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$ 99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ooty in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 99
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. The shortest flight to Ooty from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 25h 40m.

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 Coimbatore Peelamedu (CJB), which is located 57 km from Ooty. The shortest flight to Ooty from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 25h 40m.

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

CJBCoimbatore Peelamedu
CCJKozhikode
COKKochi

Airlines serving Ooty

Lufthansa
Good (8,166 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,551 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,127 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,629 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,640 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,406 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,497 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,009 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (314 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (440 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (412 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,888 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,286 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,954 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,073 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ooty

Average rates range from around C$ 44 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 88 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$ 57+
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Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 70+
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Fortune Resort Sullivan Court
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 115+
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The Rainbow Cottages Ooty
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
C$ 13+
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Tulips Elkhill Resorts
3 stars
Okay (5, Okay reviews)
C$ 20+
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Renting a car in Ooty

Expect to pay C$ 1.60 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$ 19.10 and C$ 25.46.

Expect to pay C$ 1.60 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$ 19.10 and C$ 25.46.