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

Ooty travel guide

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With a population of 98,238, Ooty is a must-see destination in Tamil Nadu, India.

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When to visit Ooty

Ooty in February
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ooty in February
Estimated hotel price
$118
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.

Car

Another option to get to Ooty is to pick up a car hire from Kochi, which is about 170 km from Ooty. You’ll find branches of Avis and Gozo Cabs, among others, in Kochi.

Plane

Although Ooty doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Coimbatore Peelamedu (CJB), which is located 57 km from Ooty.

Car

Another option to get to Ooty is to pick up a car hire from Kochi, which is about 170 km from Ooty. You’ll find branches of Avis and Gozo Cabs, among others, in Kochi.

Airports near Ooty

CJBCoimbatore Peelamedu
CCJKozhikode
COKKochi

Airlines serving Ooty

Lufthansa
Good (8,036 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,020 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,595 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,581 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,122 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,444 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,528 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,006 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (310 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (426 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (687 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,220 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,835 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (404 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,960 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (235 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ooty

Average rates range from around $61 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $134 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ooty

Most booked hotels in Ooty

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Fortune Resort Sullivan Court, Ooty - Member Itc Hotels' Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$201+
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Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$93+
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The Rainbow Cottages Ooty
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$14+
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Tulips Elkhill Resorts
3 stars
Okay (5.1, Okay reviews)
$40+
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Hotel Maneck
2 stars
Okay (4.5, Okay reviews)
$28+
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Hiring a car in Ooty

Expect to pay $1.91 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 $22.87 and $30.50.

Expect to pay $1.91 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 $22.87 and $30.50.