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How to get there
Where to stay
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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$27
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ooty in January
Estimated hotel price
$27
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ooty in April, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 7.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Ooty, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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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 54 miles from Ooty. The shortest flight to Ooty from the United States departs from New York and takes around 23h 30m.

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 SS Travels and Europcar, among others, in Bengaluru.

Plane

Although Ooty doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kozhikode (CCJ), which is located 54 miles from Ooty. The shortest flight to Ooty from the United States departs from New York and takes around 23h 30m.

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 SS Travels and Europcar, among others, in Bengaluru.

Airports near Ooty

CNNKannur Intl
CCJKozhikode
COKKochi

Airlines serving Ooty

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,120 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,599 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,098 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (358 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (268 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,512 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (336 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,925 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (454 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (619 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (876 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (200 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ooty

Average rates range from around $36 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $85 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ooty

Most booked hotels in Ooty

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Fortune Resort Sullivan Court
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 643 reviews)
$78+
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Sterling Ooty Elk Hill
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 827 reviews)
$68+
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Hotel Lakeview Ooty
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1311 reviews)
$38+
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Hotel Maneck
2 stars
Okay (4.5, 176 reviews)
$15+
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Renting a car in Ooty

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Ooty (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Ooty (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47.

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