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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
$23
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ooty in February
Estimated hotel price
$23
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 86 km from Ooty. The shortest flight to Ooty from the United States departs from New York and takes around 20h 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 Gozo Cabs and SS Travels, 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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 20h 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 Gozo Cabs and SS Travels, among others, in Bengaluru.

Airports near Ooty

CNNKannur Intl
CCJKozhikode
COKKochi

Airlines serving Ooty

Lufthansa
Good (8,129 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,103 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,000 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,612 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,332 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,572 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (436 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (691 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (409 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,870 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,271 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,958 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (235 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ooty

Average rates range from around $32 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $64 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 (8.2, 998 reviews)
$48+
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The Rainbow Cottages Ooty
3 stars
Good (6.3, 472 reviews)
$8+
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Tulips Resorts - Elkhill
3 stars
Okay (5, 1047 reviews)
$14+
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Hotel Maneck
2 stars
Okay (4.2, 193 reviews)
$9+
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Renting a car in Ooty

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65.