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 31h 05m.

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 31h 05m.

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 (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,520 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,662 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (640 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (384 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,941 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,004 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,613 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (934 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (221 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (486 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ooty

Average rates range from around C$ 52 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 105 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$ 64+
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Hotel Lakeview Ooty
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 46+
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Hotelsarkarpalace
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 22+
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Hotel Maneck
2 stars
Okay (4.5, Okay reviews)
C$ 13+
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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$ 19.17 and C$ 25.56.

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$ 19.17 and C$ 25.56.