Hi ! I have a villa along with my mate also and over the last 2 years have been to Hurghada many times and regarding taxis with the meter system , if they try to rip you off as most do then just get out of the car and take a photo of there number plate or badge number with your mobile phone or camera and threaten to show it to the tourist police, you will then see a amazing change of personalty in the driver , And from then on 9 times out of 10 he will even want to give you a free ride . Amazing what a little CON/TRICK does , so just play them at there own game it always works . good luck kjb!