Where people take a driver from Kodaikanal
| Destination | Distance | Driving time | Good to know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodaikanal to Madurai | about 95 km | about 2 hours | A ghat road through Batlagundu; foggy in winter mornings and in the monsoon. | See live fare |
| Kodaikanal to Madurai Airport | about 100 km | about 2 hours | A common airport transfer; allow extra time for the ghat road. | See live fare |
| Kodaikanal to Palani | about 30 km | about 30 min | A scenic ghat road; traffic increases around Thaipusam. | See live fare |
| Kodaikanal to Dindigul | about 70 km | about 1.5 hours | A short run back to the plains. | See live fare |
| Kodaikanal to Munnar | about 60 km | about 1 hour | Through Theni and Bodimettu; a long day. | See live fare |
| Kodaikanal to Trichy | about 185 km | about 3.5 hours | Through Dindigul on the national highway. | See live fare |
| Kodaikanal to Coimbatore | about 130 km | about 2.5 hours | Through Palani and Udumalpet; a full-day route. | 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.
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By the hour
A driver for a few hours: a function, a hospital visit, a shopping day.
Full day
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Outstation
A driver for a trip of one or more days; the charges are shown when you book.
Manual or automatic
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Driver hire in Kodaikanal
Acting driver
A driver for your own car, the way most people here ask for one.
Call driver
Book a driver when you need one, for the hours you need.
Night and party drives
A driver to bring you and your car home safely.
Outstation trips
A driver for long drives so you can rest on the way.
Airport and station runs
Reach early flights and trains without driving yourself.
Family and hospital visits
A calm driver for older people and long waits.
Serving the whole city, including Kodai Road (in the plains); Kodaikanal Bus Stand bus stands.
When people hire a driver in Kodaikanal
- Acting driver for the ghat road after a long day
- Driver on call for a drive back to Madurai in your own car
- Call driver for a family trip to Palani
- Car driver for an evening drive when mist reduces visibility
Places people go from Kodaikanal
- Kodaikanal Lake
- Coaker's Walk
- Pillar Rocks
- Guna Caves
- Bryant Park
- Berijam Lake (forest department permission needed)
- Silver Cascade
- Dolphin's Nose
Also from Kodaikanal
Cab hire in Kodaikanal
Drop taxi, outstation cab, airport taxi and hourly rental.
Bus hire in Kodaikanal
Tempo traveller, mini bus and tourist coach for your group.
Bus tickets
Book seats on regular buses from Kodaikanal and across South India.
Hire a full bus
See photos and amenities and ask the operator for a price.
Why book with Oray in Kodaikanal
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
- Set the date, the start time and the hours
- Choose a manual or an automatic driver
- Confirm with an OTP
- The driver arrives at your pickup point
Questions about hiring a driver in Kodaikanal
Can I hire a driver for the ghat road?
Yes. A driver on call can drive your own car up and down the hill.
What is an acting driver in Kodaikanal?
A driver hired to drive your own car for a few hours or a day.
Are drivers checked?
Oray checks each driver's licence, vehicle papers and insurance before approval.
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