What is a fair fare in the taxi?

How do you know you haven't been ripped off by the cabby? If you call or email the hotel before you arrive they can tell you what the fare should be. Ask the cabby how much it is before you get into the cab. If it isn't close to what the hotel told you take another cab. Ask the hotel how their customers usually get from the airport to the hotel. In some countries the cabs are so expensive the bus, shuttle, or train may be the preferred method.