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 lock rekeying
Clear ✕- ACCESS LOCAL LOCKSMITH INC (Sacramento) — 47 customers reviewed a lock rekeying job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $160–180. 100% called the price fair.
- Snap & Crack Locksmith (Columbus) — 55 customers reviewed a lock rekeying job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+. 87% called the price fair.
- Mr. Locksmith Sacramento Inc. (Sacramento) — 83 customers reviewed a lock rekeying job here and gave it 4.98★ on average; 99% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $200+. 95% called the price fair.
- 24 Hour Lock And Key Locksmith (Sacramento) — 28 customers reviewed a lock rekeying 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.
- Royal Locksmith LLC (Columbus) — 18 customers reviewed a lock rekeying job here and gave it 5.00★ on average; 100% were 5★ and none were 1–2★. Most paid $150–200. 100% called the price fair.
Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Lock rekeying” (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 lock rekeying
Raphael was amazing! He came and changed my locks on my front door very quickly. He is super nice and friendly. Best locksmith in Sacramento, hands down!
Great job - easy to work with Rafael and he was on time and took care of the job ASAP - his price is very reasonable
Nick was very nice and got the two locks done quickly.i was happy with his work.
Very quick and professional. Came to change my locks and did it super quick. Would work with again
Bash is professional, punctual, and extremely good at what he does. We were locked out of our home unexpectedly and he came quickly, diagnosed the problem, and helped us replace our lock and door handle. He had all the parts at the ready and meticulously installed what we needed, offered us multiple keys for the…
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
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.