Where people take a driver 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.
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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
Choose a driver for a manual or an automatic car.
Driver hire in Ooty
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 Udhagamandalam (Ooty); Udhagamandalam (Ooty) Bus Stand bus stands.
When people hire a driver in Ooty
- Acting driver for the ghat road when you are tired from the plains
- Driver on call for a drive back down after an evening in Ooty
- Call driver for a trip to Mudumalai in your own car
- Car driver for a family drive between Ooty and Mysore
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
- 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 Ooty
Can I hire a driver for the Ooty ghat road?
Yes. A driver on call can drive your own car on the hill road and take you back down.
What is an acting driver in Ooty?
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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