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.

When to visit Ooty

Ooty in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8607
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ooty in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 8607
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 Coimbatore Peelamedu (CJB), which is located 57 km from Ooty. Coimbatore Peelamedu is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Vistara and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Ooty departs from Mumbai and takes around 1h 50m.

Plane

Although Ooty doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Coimbatore Peelamedu (CJB), which is located 57 km from Ooty. Coimbatore Peelamedu is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Vistara and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Ooty departs from Mumbai and takes around 1h 50m.

Airports near Ooty

Airlines serving Ooty

Lufthansa
Good (7,205 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,356 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,548 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,287 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,919 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,009 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,235 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (781 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (469 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (379 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,450 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,940 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (487 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (836 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (249 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ooty

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,760 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 8,964 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ooty

Most booked hotels in Ooty

Fortune Resort Sullivan Court
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,674+
Gem Park Ooty
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 5,717+
Hotel Lakeview Ooty
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 3,363+
Hotel Blue Bird
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
₹ 1,524+
Hotel Maneck
2 stars
Okay (4.1, Okay reviews)
₹ 841+

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 ₹ 1,211 and ₹ 1,614.

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 ₹ 1,211 and ₹ 1,614.