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. 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
C$ 71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ooty in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 71
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. The shortest flight to Ooty from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 21h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Ooty is to pick up a car rental from Bengaluru, which is about 199 km from Ooty. You’ll find branches of Avis and Gozo Cabs, 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. The shortest flight to Ooty from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 21h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Ooty is to pick up a car rental from Bengaluru, which is about 199 km from Ooty. You’ll find branches of Avis and Gozo Cabs, among others, in Bengaluru.

Airports near Ooty

CNNKannur Intl
CCJKozhikode
COKKochi

Airlines serving Ooty

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,711 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,671 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,847 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,466 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,619 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,369 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (944 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (658 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (400 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (378 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,680 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,975 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (223 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ooty

Average rates range from around C$ 53 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 116 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ooty

Most booked hotels in Ooty

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Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 65+
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Fortune Resort Sullivan Court
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 118+
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Tulips Elkhill Resorts
3 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
C$ 22+
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Hotel Maneck
2 stars
Okay (4.2, Okay reviews)
C$ 12+
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Renting a car in Ooty

Expect to pay C$ 1.56 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$ 18.66 and C$ 24.88.

Expect to pay C$ 1.56 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$ 18.66 and C$ 24.88.