Popular drop taxi routes 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.
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 Kodaikanal
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 Kodai Road (in the plains); Kodaikanal Bus Stand bus stands.
When people book a cab in Kodaikanal
- Transfer from Madurai airport to Kodaikanal
- Pickup from Kodai Road railway station
- Day sightseeing to Pillar Rocks, Coaker's Walk and Guna Caves
- Drop taxi to Palani and Munnar
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
Bus hire in Kodaikanal
Tempo traveller, mini bus and tourist coach for your group.
Hire a driver in Kodaikanal
An acting driver or call driver for your own car.
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
- 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 Kodaikanal
Can I book a drop taxi from Madurai airport to Kodaikanal?
Yes. Search with the airport as pickup and Kodaikanal as the drop. Add extra time for the ghat road.
When is Kodaikanal busiest?
April to June is the busy season, and the flower show is in May. Winter mornings are cold and foggy, and the monsoon can cause delays on the ghat road.
Is an Innova on rent good for Kodaikanal?
Yes. An SUV or Innova suits a family of six with bags and is comfortable on the hill road.
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