Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Ooty deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Ooty

Ooty in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ooty in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 97
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 35 miles from Ooty. The shortest flight to Ooty from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 33h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Ooty is to pick up a car rental from Bengaluru, which is about 124 miles 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 35 miles from Ooty. The shortest flight to Ooty from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 33h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Ooty is to pick up a car rental from Bengaluru, which is about 124 miles from Ooty. You’ll find branches of Gozo Cabs and Europcar, among others, in Bengaluru.

Airports near Ooty

CJBCoimbatore Peelamedu
CCJKozhikode
COKKochi

Airlines serving Ooty

Lufthansa
Good (8,222 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,194 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,055 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,541 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,520 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,588 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (317 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,033 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (691 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (446 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (417 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,909 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,301 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,941 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (244 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ooty

Average rates range from around C$ 43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 87 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ooty

Most booked hotels in Ooty

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Accord Highland Hotel Ooty
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 58+
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Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 72+
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Tulips Elkhill Resorts
3 stars
Okay (5, Okay reviews)
C$ 18+
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Renting a car in Ooty

Expect to pay C$ 1.57 per litre in Ooty (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.81 and C$ 25.08.

Expect to pay C$ 1.57 per litre in Ooty (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.81 and C$ 25.08.