Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ooty travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ooty

With a population of 98 238, Ooty is a must-see destination in Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ooty to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Ooty

Ooty in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4603
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ooty in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4603
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ooty in April, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 189 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Ooty, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Ooty

Plane

Although Ooty doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kozhikode (CCJ), which is located 86 km from Ooty. Kannur Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Virgin Atlantic and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Ooty departs from Bengaluru and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Ooty is to pick up a car hire from Bengaluru, which is about 199 km from Ooty. You’ll find branches of Gozo Cabs and Europcar, among others, in Bengaluru.

Plane

Although Ooty doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kozhikode (CCJ), which is located 86 km from Ooty. Kannur Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Virgin Atlantic and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Ooty departs from Bengaluru and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Ooty is to pick up a car hire from Bengaluru, which is about 199 km from Ooty. You’ll find branches of Gozo Cabs and Europcar, among others, in Bengaluru.

Airports near Ooty

CNNKannur Intl
CCJKozhikode
COKKochi

Airlines serving Ooty

KLM
Good (1,440 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,718 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,680 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,849 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,625 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (946 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (659 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (400 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (378 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,073 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,685 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,975 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (223 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ooty

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,897 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 5,498 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ooty

Most booked hotels in Ooty

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Beverly villa
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 1,886+
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Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,793+
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Sterling Ooty Fern Hill
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 4,064+
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Tulips Elkhill Resorts
3 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
₹ 1,445+
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Hotel Maneck
2 stars
Okay (4.2, Okay reviews)
₹ 813+
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Hiring a car in Ooty

Expect to pay ₹ 101 per litre in Ooty (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,214 and ₹ 1,619.

Expect to pay ₹ 101 per litre in Ooty (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,214 and ₹ 1,619.