How Much Does a Locksmith Cost in Las Vegas?

Published August 5, 2026

Most locksmith jobs in Las Vegas land in a fairly narrow range once a real company quotes them. These are the ranges callers see across the valley.

• Service callsMost Las Vegas locksmiths charge $45 to $90 just to come out, separate from the work itself.
• House lockoutsGetting back into a home usually runs $85 to $195 depending on the lock and the hour.
• Car lockoutsVehicle openings typically cost $45 to $135 and take a trained technician only minutes.
• RekeyingRekeying runs about $20 to $50 per lock plus the visit, far cheaper than new hardware.
• New locksSupplying and installing a new deadbolt runs $100 to $300 depending on the grade you choose.
• After hoursNights, weekends and holidays typically add $25 to $75 to the total.

What Moves the Price Up or Down

Three things drive almost every locksmith bill. The first is the hardware itself. A standard pin tumbler deadbolt opens and rekeys quickly, while high security cylinders, commercial hardware and smart locks take more time and more specialized tooling. The second is the clock. A lockout at 3am costs more to staff than one at 3pm, which is why after hours surcharges exist across the industry. The third is distance. A company dispatching from inside the valley reaches you faster and cheaper than one routing calls from out of state.

What should never move the price is the moment the technician arrives. When a company quotes the job on the phone and the number doubles at your door, you are not paying for locksmithing anymore. You are paying for a sales tactic.

Car Keys Are Their Own Category

Automotive work prices differently because the key itself is the cost. A basic cut key for an older vehicle runs $50 to $180. A transponder key with the chip your ignition looks for usually lands between $150 and $350 with programming. Smart fobs and proximity keys run higher still, though almost always well under what a dealership charges once you add the tow they require.

We cut and program keys for more than 40 brands at the vehicle, which is exactly why the mobile locksmith route usually wins on both price and time.

How to Get a Quote You Can Trust

Describe the job completely when you call. Say what kind of lock or vehicle it is, where you are, and what happened. A legitimate Las Vegas locksmith will give you the full price before anyone is dispatched, and the technician will confirm it before touching the lock. If a company will only commit to a low teaser number for the service call, treat that as your warning and keep dialing.

Every call to Silver State Locksmith works this way. The price is agreed before the truck rolls, day or night, anywhere in the valley.

Questions we get asked

Need a number for your exact situation? Start with our residential locksmith services, our automotive locksmith services and our guide to avoiding locksmith scams, or just call and describe the job for a full quote before anyone is dispatched.