Popular drop taxi routes from Ooty
| Destination | Distance | Driving time | Good to know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ooty to Coimbatore | about 65 km | about 1.5 hours | The road through Coonoor and Mettupalayam has many hairpin bends; take it slowly. | See live fare |
| Ooty to Coimbatore Airport | about 70 km | about 1.5 hours | A common airport transfer; leave early because the ghat road is slow. | See live fare |
| Ooty to Coonoor | about 15 km | about 30 min | A short run down the hill to Sim's Park and the tea estates. | See live fare |
| Ooty to Kotagiri | about 25 km | about 30 min | A quieter hill town popular for tea estate walks. | See live fare |
| Ooty to Mudumalai | about 30 km | about 30 min | A forest road; wildlife can appear on the road, so drive slowly. | See live fare |
| Ooty to Mysore | about 125 km | about 2.5 hours | The forest stretch near Bandipur is closed to night traffic, so cross it in daylight. | See live fare |
| Ooty to Wayanad | about 90 km | about 2 hours | Through Gudalur; the road is scenic but slow, so allow a full day. | See live fare |
Distances and times are approximate and depend on the road and the traffic. The fare is not listed here: it is calculated live when you search, so it is always the current one.
Choose your vehicle
Hatchback
Swift, WagonR or similar. Four seats, good for one or two people with light luggage.
Sedan
Dzire, Etios or similar. Four seats with a larger boot for a family of four.
SUV or Innova
Ertiga, Innova or similar. Six or seven seats, for families and hill roads.
Tempo traveller
Twelve to seventeen seats for groups travelling together.
Cab services in Ooty
One-way drop taxi
Pay for one side only. Best when you do not need the cab back.
Outstation round trip
The same cab and driver stay with you until you are back; halts and extra days are shown before you book.
Airport pickup and drop
Book a cab to or from the airport at any hour of the day.
Local hourly rental
A cab by the hour for shopping, meetings and temple visits.
Tour packages
Sightseeing packages for the places people visit from here.
Tempo traveller on rent
Family and office groups, with room for luggage.
Serving the whole city, including Udhagamandalam (Ooty); Udhagamandalam (Ooty) Bus Stand bus stands.
When people book a cab in Ooty
- Transfer from Coimbatore airport to Ooty
- Day sightseeing to Doddabetta, the lake and the botanical garden
- Drop taxi to Coonoor and Kotagiri
- One way cab to Mysore and Wayanad
Places people go from Ooty
- Government Botanical Garden
- Ooty Lake
- Doddabetta Peak
- Rose Garden
- Pykara Lake and Falls
- Avalanche Lake
- Tea Factory and Museum
- Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Also from Ooty
Why book with Oray in Ooty
Fares shown first
Charges for the trip are listed on the fare screen before you pay, and the cancellation policy is shown at booking.
Checked drivers
A driver is approved only after Oray has checked the licence, the vehicle papers and the insurance.
Track and share
Follow the trip live in the app and share it with family.
Pay your way
Pay in full, pay 25% now, or pay later, depending on the trip.
Help any hour
Booking and support run 24x7.
How it works
- Enter the pickup and the drop
- Pick a car and see the fare
- Confirm with an OTP
- Driver and car details reach you before pickup
Questions about taxis in Ooty
Can I book a drop taxi from Coimbatore airport to Ooty?
Yes. Search with the airport as pickup and Ooty as the drop. The fare with charges is shown before you book. Add some extra time, because the ghat road is slow.
Which season is busiest for an Ooty trip?
April to June is the busiest season and the flower show is in May. Winter mornings are cold and often foggy. Book early in the busy season.
Do rules for outside vehicles change in the season?
They can change in busy months, so check the current entry rules before you travel.
Read before you travel
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Tempo Traveller on Rent for an Ooty and Kodaikanal Family Trip
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