The main function of the safehouses in Grand Theft Auto III is to let the player save their progress. The game is saved by walking into the doorway of the safehouse. A new feature for the Grand Theft Auto series is the ability to save cars in the garages of the safehouses. The player can acquire up to three safehouses in the game, unlocking them as the player progresses through the storyline. Rewards from side missions and collectibles in the form of weapons and powerups are placed at all safehouses.
| Image | Name | Location | Garage capacity | Unlocked after |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Portland Safehouse | Red Light District, Portland | 1 | Give Me Liberty |
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Staunton Island Safehouse | Belleville Park, Staunton Island | 6 | Last Requests |
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Shoreside Vale Safehouse | Wichita Gardens, Shoreside Vale | 6 | A Drop in the Ocean |
Oversights[]
- By spamming the jump button, the player can prevent the save dialog from appearing on screen. This allows them to move around and view the interior of safehouses.