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 February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6653
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ooty in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6653
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, Virgin Atlantic and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Ooty departs from Bengaluru and takes around 50m.

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 Coimbatore Peelamedu (CJB), which is located 57 km from Ooty. Coimbatore Peelamedu 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 50m.

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

Airlines serving Ooty

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (438 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (681 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (429 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,943 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,912 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (247 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ooty

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,733 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 6,356 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ooty

Most booked hotels in Ooty

Beverly villa
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,183+
Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,030+
Highland Hotel Ooty
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,270+
Sterling Ooty Fern Hill
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 4,527+
Tulips Valley View Resorts
3 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
₹ 1,334+
Tulips Elkhill Resorts
3 stars
Okay (4.8, Okay reviews)
₹ 1,518+

Hiring a car in Ooty

Expect to pay ₹ 108 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 ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.

Expect to pay ₹ 108 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 ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.