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
₹ 4567
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ooty in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4567
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 1h.

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 1h.

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 (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,649 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,606 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,415 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (916 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (284 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (649 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (390 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,040 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,956 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,660 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (227 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (949 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ooty

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,846 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 5,322 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)
₹ 1,971+
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Fortune Resort Sullivan Court
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,796+
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Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,660+
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Sterling Ooty Fern Hill
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 4,839+
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Tulips Elkhill Resorts
3 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
₹ 1,434+
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Hotel Maneck
2 stars
Okay (4.2, Okay reviews)
₹ 806+
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Hiring a car in Ooty

Expect to pay ₹ 99 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 ₹ 1,194 and ₹ 1,591.

Expect to pay ₹ 99 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 ₹ 1,194 and ₹ 1,591.