Book Chennai to Ooty Car Rental
Travel to Ooty in a spacious car with a professional driver who knows every curve of the 36 hairpin bends. Your family arrives relaxed and ready to explore, not exhausted from driving.
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Escape to Ooty with Chennai Wheels
Average travel time
– 11 hr 7 mins
Average route distance
551 kms
Starting price
₹7784
Round Trip Car Rental Packages from Chennai to Ooty
2 Day Car Rental Package
| Car Rental Type | Kms & Extras | Package Cost |
|---|---|---|
Dzire, Verna | ||
Toyota Innova | ||
Toyota Innova Crysta | ||
Tempo Traveller | ||
Force Traveller | ||
Force Urbania | ||
Kia Carnival | ||
Kia Carens | ||
Toyota Fortuner | ||
Maruti Ertiga | ||
Toyota Vellfire | ||
3 Day Car Rental Package
| Car Rental Type | Kms & Extras | Package Cost |
|---|---|---|
Dzire, Verna | ||
Toyota Innova | ||
Toyota Innova Crysta | ||
Tempo Traveller | ||
Force Traveller | ||
Force Urbania | ||
Kia Carnival | ||
Kia Carens | ||
Toyota Fortuner | ||
Maruti Ertiga | ||
Toyota Vellfire | ||
4 Day Car Rental Package
| Car Rental Type | Kms & Extras | Package Cost |
|---|---|---|
Dzire, Verna | ||
Toyota Innova | ||
Toyota Innova Crysta | ||
Tempo Traveller | ||
Force Traveller | ||
Force Urbania | ||
Kia Carnival | ||
Kia Carens | ||
Toyota Fortuner | ||
Maruti Ertiga | ||
Toyota Vellfire | ||
5 Day Car Rental Package
| Car Rental Type | Kms & Extras | Package Cost |
|---|---|---|
Dzire, Verna | ||
Toyota Innova | ||
Toyota Innova Crysta | ||
Tempo Traveller | ||
Force Traveller | ||
Force Urbania | ||
Kia Carnival | ||
Kia Carens | ||
Toyota Fortuner | ||
Maruti Ertiga | ||
Toyota Vellfire | ||
6 Day Car Rental Package
| Car Rental Type | Kms & Extras | Package Cost |
|---|---|---|
Dzire, Verna | ||
Toyota Innova | ||
Toyota Innova Crysta | ||
Tempo Traveller | ||
Force Traveller | ||
Force Urbania | ||
Kia Carnival | ||
Kia Carens | ||
Toyota Fortuner | ||
Maruti Ertiga | ||
Toyota Vellfire | ||
Why families and couples choose Chennai Wheels
Safe drivers for mountain roads
Get a driver trained for ghat sections and defensive driving. Request child safety seats to keep even your youngest travelers secure through steep climbs and winding turns.
Space for everyone and everything
Add a roof carrier for extra luggage, no cramming bags into the cabin. Your family sits comfortably while woolens and gear stay secure on top.
Privacy when you need it
Your driver stays professional and discreet. Couples travel without intrusive questions, families get helpful local knowledge when they ask.
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Chennai to Ooty One Way Car Rentals
Pay only for the journey you take. Drop off in Ooty and continue your trip without a return commitment. Your driver heads back, you explore the Nilgiris.
Similar Model Dzire, Verna  | 9% off ₹ 8485 ₹ 7784 Onwards inc. of taxes |
Similar Model Toyota Innova  | 6% off ₹ 12599 ₹ 11886 Onwards inc. of taxes |
Similar Model Toyota Innova Crysta  | 9% off ₹ 13701 ₹ 12570 Onwards inc. of taxes |
All you need to know about Ooty
The route from Chennai to Ooty
Chennai to Ooty covers approximately 551 kilometers and takes around 10 to 11 hours by road via NH 48 and NH 181. The route passes through Vellore, Krishnagiri, Salem, and Mettupalayam before ascending into the Nilgiri Hills through 36 hairpin bends.
Stop at Mettupalayam for a break before the hill climb, or pause in Salem for a meal. The ghat section from Mettupalayam to Ooty showcases tea plantations, eucalyptus groves, and mountain views. With a private rental car and driver, you control the pace. Stop for photos at viewpoints, stretch during the drive, or take a tea break in the hills.
Prominent attractions in Ooty
The Government Botanical Garden spans 55 acres with over 600 plant species including a 20-million-year-old fossilized tree trunk. Colorful flower beds and themed sections create memorable backdrops for family photos.
Doddabetta Peak stands at 2,637 meters as the highest point in the Nilgiris. The drive to the summit winds through dense forests and tea estates. On clear days, panoramic views extend across the entire mountain range.
The Government Rose Garden displays 20,000 rose varieties across the slopes of Elk Hill as India’s largest rose garden. Couples explore the terraced gardens with plenty of romantic photo spots.
Travel from Chennai to Ooty with Chennai Wheels. Book a car and driver for the journey.
Best time to visit Ooty
Ooty stays pleasant year-round with temperatures between 5°C and 25°C. Visit from March to June when summer temperatures hover between 15°C and 25°C for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Winter months from October to February bring cooler temperatures between 5°C and 17°C with misty mornings for honeymooners. Pack warm clothes for chilly nights. Summer vacation season from April to May coincides with the famous Ooty Flower Show, peak travel time for families.
Your Car Rental Options to Ooty from Chennai
Choose from sedans, SUVs, or tempo travellers. Every vehicle comes clean, sanitized, and ready for the 10-11 hour journey through Tamil Nadu’s most scenic route.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Lock in your mountain escape
Book a clean car with a professional driver who knows the route. Get picked up at your doorstep in Chennai and arrive in Ooty ready to explore.
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