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.

When to visit Ooty

Ooty in March
Estimated hotel price
$26
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ooty in March
Estimated hotel price
$26
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 21h 15m.

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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 21h 15m.

Airports near Ooty

Airlines serving Ooty

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,541 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,863 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (401 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (197 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (185 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (211 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,248 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (264 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (131 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ooty

Average rates range from around $51 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $87 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ooty

Most booked hotels in Ooty

Fortune Resort Sullivan Court, Member Itc Hotel Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 614 reviews)
$96+
Gem Park Ooty
4 stars
Excellent (8, 334 reviews)
$77+
Hotel Lakeview
3 stars
Good (7.6, 772 reviews)
$40+
Hotel Blue Bird
3 stars
Good (7.2, 17 reviews)
$14+
Sv Residency
2 stars
Good (6.4, 22 reviews)
$25+
Hotel Preethi Palace
3 stars
Good (6.4, 60 reviews)
$27+

Renting a car in Ooty

Expect to pay $4.73 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 $56.78 and $75.71.

Expect to pay $4.73 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 $56.78 and $75.71.