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 coded key copying
Clear ✕- Royal Locksmith LLC (Columbus) — 18 customers reviewed a coded 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.
- Snap & Crack Locksmith (Columbus) — 5 customers reviewed a coded key copying job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+. 67% called the price fair.
- 10 Minute Locksmith (Columbus) — 4 customers reviewed a coded key copying job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $1–50.
- AMS Mobile Locksmith (Columbus) — 19 customers reviewed a coded key copying job here and gave it 4.79★ on average; 95% were 5★, 5% were 1–2★. Most paid $200+. 100% called the price fair.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Coded 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 coded key copying
Mohammed he's fast and on there when he says and hey helped me out with a key I know my car was trouble but he was amazing
Fantastic experience start to finish! They came straight out to my house when we lost the only key to our car. Great price and wonderful customer service 10/10 would recommend.
Ali was great! Came to the house and was able to get me a new key fob, fast & reliable definitely recommend his services! 🔥
Had my master key replaced for a 2005 vehicle. He ended up giving me three at a reasonable price. He came right away and was extremely professional. Got everything completed in 30 minutes. Highly recommend.
Mousa was great! He arrived and fixed my problems within the hour. He was great to conversation with and really made the whole experience enjoyable.
I called him and he had a copy of my key made and delivered to me , fast and reliable service definitely 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.