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How Much Does a Locksmith Cost?

Gwen Thelen • August 12, 2020

Locksmith Keys

​​With a typical range between $98 and $210, most Locksmiths cost $155 on average. Trip charges minimums range from $50 to $100. Emergency service calls run $150 to $250 for after hours. You can expect to pay $50 to $100 per hour for home lock or safe installation or rekeying services. When we open a Locked Car Door, you can expect to pay around $50 to $100, depending on the distance we travel to get to you.

The following rates are for 2021 and are averages taken from across the country.  


General hourly rate is between $50-$100

After-hours rates $75-$125

Trip charge. $50-$100

Emergency trip charge. $100-$150

Rekey lock average. $20-$50

Changing locks. $75 per hour

Home key unlocking. $100-$200

Car key unlocking. $50-$100

Rekey car. $50-$300

Make new keys. $10-$150

Open safe. $50-$400

Electronic security installation. $100-$400


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