Phuket airport taxi

[Olded]

I heard about all the taxi scams at the Phuket airport, does anyone know what a fair price is for a taxi from the airport to the Best Western Patong Beach Hotel?

[teelack]

Can I suggest the following. The scams that I am aware of happen when you get there. The drivers attempt to steer you in a direction that you dont want to go. 

For this reason and to answer your question the simple answer is to Google a half dozen local taxi firms, compare the pricing and order ahead. Its not totally foolproof as this wont stop the driver asking you to change your accommodation to a "Much better hotel". Just dont let a taxi driver piss you about and all will be well. 

PS. I would give the same advice to anyone going to Bangkok or any other place. 

[lounge_lizard]

On the few occasions I have been, my hotel was happy to arrange pickup from the airport.  Doing it that way means that you know in advance what it will cost, and the driver wn't muck you about.