You're on the sidewalk, keys locked inside, phone at 8 percent. That's not the moment to gamble on the first ad that pops up. The locksmith services in Los Angeles below have logged 2,608 reviews between them, and every one holds a rating between 4.7 and 5, so the harder question isn't who's good, it's who can reach you fastest tonight.
Short answer: The most-reviewed locksmith in Los Angeles is LA Best Locksmith (4.9 stars across 796 Google reviews), followed by Unlock-it Locksmith Woodland Hills (4.9) and the perfectly rated Hal's Locksmith 24-7 (5.0). Expect a trip or service-call fee of about $50 - $100, with a car key and fob cut and programmed running roughly $120 - $400 depending on your vehicle.
How the scores work
Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated a shop, ranked against other LA locksmiths. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.
What does a locksmith cost in Los Angeles? (2026)
Most LA locksmiths charge a trip or service-call fee plus the price of the job, with automotive work varying a lot by make and key type. Here are current 2026 ranges for common calls:
| Job | Typical price |
|---|
| Trip / service-call fee | $50 - $100 |
| Home or car lockout | $75 - $200 |
| Rekey a lock (per lock) | $20 - $50 |
| Duplicate a standard key | $3 - $25 |
| Car key or fob, cut and programmed | $120 - $400 |
| Deadbolt supply and install | $100 - $250 |
Ranges compiled July 2026 from HomeGuide, Angi and Thumbtack; automotive figures swing widely by vehicle make and transponder type. Ask for the full price, including any trip fee, before work begins. These are third-party averages, not quotes from the businesses on this page, so ask each company for its own written price.
Serving all of Los Angeles
The locksmiths above cover Los Angeles and the surrounding metro, from Downtown and Hollywood to the Westside, Santa Monica, Koreatown, Beverly Hills and out through Woodland Hills and the Valley. Searching for a locksmith near me? Each listing shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest mobile tech fast.
What to ask before you hire a locksmith
- Are you licensed by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, and insured?
- Is there a trip or service-call fee, and what’s the full price before you start?
- Can you open it without drilling or damaging the lock?
- How fast can a mobile tech reach me right now?
- For a car key, do you cut and program the transponder on-site?
- Do you warranty new locks, keys and fobs?
Frequently asked questions
How did you choose these locksmiths?
We started from every Los Angeles locksmith with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How the scores work above.
Are these rankings paid?
No. Rankings come from public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.
How often is this list updated?
The data carries a verified date of July 2026 on this page. We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.
Which LA locksmiths are open 24/7?
Several here, including LA Best Locksmith, Unlock-it, Hal’s and Locksmith 247, take emergency and after-hours calls. Confirm availability and any after-hours fee when you phone.
How much does a locksmith cost in Los Angeles?
Expect a trip fee of roughly $50 to $100 plus the job itself. A home or car lockout runs about $75 to $200, and a programmed car key or fob can reach $120 to $400 depending on the vehicle. See the cost table above and confirm the total first.
The bottom line
LA Best Locksmith is the safe default on proven volume and a 4.9 rating, while Hal’s is the highest-rated name if you’re Downtown. Whoever you call, get the full price, including any trip fee, before the tech starts.
