How much do locksmiths cost?
Most customers pay around $173 per job. The most common job, lock rekeying, usually runs $133–$323. 97% of customers who rated the price called it fair or great.
Best locksmiths for car key copying
Clear ✕- Snap & Crack Locksmith (Columbus) — 17 customers reviewed a car key copying job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★.
- 24 Hour Lock And Key Locksmith (Sacramento) — 14 customers reviewed a car key copying job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+. 100% called the price fair.
- 10 Minute Locksmith (Columbus) — 10 customers reviewed a car key copying job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $140–160. 100% called the price fair.
- Royal Locksmith LLC (Columbus) — 12 customers reviewed a car key copying job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $100–120. 100% called the price fair.
- 24 Hour Locksmith of Columbus (Columbus) — 6 customers reviewed a car key copying job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200–250. 100% called the price fair.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Car key copying” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about car key copying
Quick service, easy to schedule. Definitely better and cheaper than going to a dealership. Would recommend.
Mohammad was great to work with he was able to help me out, Very quick and very happy with the work.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had another great experience with Royal Locksmith LLC! They did an excellent job making me two keys and fobs, and the entire process was quick, professional, and hassle-free. I’m a repeat customer and have always been impressed with their service. I’ll definitely continue coming back to Royal Locksmith LLC…
Listennnn! Service was great and the tech got my soon back in his in about an hour ! 10/10 I definitely recommend!!!!
The Locksmith came to my mechanic shop, fix a new car key and program Great Locksmith service, friendly, and knowledgeable.
Mohammed was very easy to work with. Great service. Fast and easy!! 100% recommend
Price list: what each job costs
Low = 25th percentile, high = 75th. Tap a job for the best companies for it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock rekeying | $133 | $194 | $323 | 97% |
| Car lockouts | $76 | $100 | $131 | 98% |
| Building lockouts | $96 | $133 | $176 | 94% |
| Safe lock install, open & repair | $95 | $139 | $304 | 99% |
| Car digital & remote key reprogramming | $144 | $214 | $371 | 99% |
| Car key copying | $141 | $160 | $282 | 100% |
| Door lock & bolt hardware installation | $159 | $246 | $371 | 100% |
| Coded key copying | $188 | $246 | $417 | 97% |
Best locksmiths by what matters to you
Winners per factor among companies with 20+ reviews.
Questions people ask
How much does a locksmith cost?
Customers reported a typical bill of $173 (middle half $139–$315 last month). The cheapest common job is car lockouts at about $100; the priciest is door lock & bolt hardware installation at about $246.
Is my quote fair?
Pick the job and enter your quote above. We place it on what real customers paid: inside the middle half is normal, above the top quarter deserves a second quote.
How do I pick a good locksmith?
Look past the star average — almost everyone listed is 4.5★+. What separates them: the share of 1–2★ jobs in the last two years (category average 1.2%), whether the owner answers complaints (41% do), and how customers rated the specific job you need.
Where do these numbers come from?
7,271 Google reviews of 20 companies, using the price, price verdict and service fields Google collects with each review. No paid placements.
From 7,271 Google reviews of 20 top-rated locksmiths nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.