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Locksmiths · Tampa, FLLast reviewed October 2026

7 Best Locksmiths in Tampa, FL (2026)

TenBestFind ranks 7 locksmiths in Tampa, FL. Each company had to be operating, rated 4.5 or higher from at least 50 Google reviews, run a working website and show a real logo and at least four genuine photos. The list was last reviewed on October 29, 2026.

We Do Locksmith, 10 Minute Locksmith and Affordable Lock & Security Solutions lead our Tampa locksmith list, three operations with a street address and 4.7 or higher on Google. We Do Locksmith has run from North Howard Avenue since 2016 and holds 3,364 reviews, 10 Minute Locksmith works from East Busch Boulevard with 2,305, and Affordable has kept a North Florida Avenue storefront with a safe showroom. America's Lock and Key and Mr. Lock & Key complete the shops, followed by two mobile services, All In One Locksmith and Global One Locksmith, which have no public address.

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The Ranking

Our top 7 locksmiths in Tampa

Tampa's humid Gulf air eats exterior hardware, and the bungalows of Seminole Heights, Hyde Park and South Tampa often still carry original locks that need rekeying or replacement. Downtown condo towers, rentals near USF and steady turnover in Ybor City add key fob, deadbolt and smart lock work, and a locked car at a beach or stadium lot is a classic late-night call. Florida does not issue a state locksmith licence and Hillsborough County follows state preemption, so there is no licence to look up. The check that matters is the business itself: ask for photo ID when the technician arrives, get a written quote before work starts and ask to see the local business tax receipt. Five of the seven companies here list a street address and two are mobile only, and we say so plainly on each profile.

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  1. 01

    Best for flat-rate lockouts and walk-in key cutting on Howard Ave

    We Do Locksmith

    4.9(3364 Google reviews)
    Best forFlat-rate lockouts, car keys and walk-in key cutting
    In business10 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 3,364 Google reviews, the most of any Tampa locksmith, from a shop open since 2016.

    What we like

    • Walk-in key counter on North Howard Ave
    • Flat price quoted before dispatch
    • Open 7 AM to midnight daily

    Things to consider

    • About 100 one-star reviews cite rude calls and car problems after key work

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Flat-rate lockouts, car keys and walk-in key cutting
    Service area
    Tampa
    Address
    408 N Howard Ave, Suite E
    Years in business
    10 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Insured and bonded
  2. 02

    Best for car key replacement and lockouts Monday to Saturday

    10 Minute Locksmith

    4.7(2305 Google reviews)
    Best forCar key replacement and lockouts, Monday to Saturday
    In business15 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.7 from 2,305 Google reviews, with technicians Samad and Sam named in recent praise.

    What we like

    • Car keys, panic bars and smart deadbolts
    • Technicians named for quick, punctual work
    • Established in 2011 per its website

    Things to consider

    • Closed Sunday per Google, and the Busch Blvd unit is a commercial suite

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Car key replacement and lockouts, Monday to Saturday
    Service area
    Tampa
    Address
    4809 E Busch Blvd #101
    Years in business
    15 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Hillsborough County locksmith licence number shown on its website
  3. 03

    Best for safes, access control and commercial security

    Affordable Lock & Security Solutions

    4.9(542 Google reviews)
    Best forSafes, access control and commercial security work
    In business56 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 542 Google reviews at a North Florida Ave storefront the company says dates to 1970.

    What we like

    • Safe showroom and hardware displays
    • Access control, cameras and exit devices
    • Chohan praised in recent reviews

    Things to consider

    • Weekday hours only, 8:30 AM to 5 PM, closed weekends

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Safes, access control and commercial security work
    Service area
    Tampa
    Address
    13908 N Florida Ave
    Years in business
    56 years
    Credentials
    ALOA badge displayed on its website
  4. 04

    Best for car key fobs and lockouts near South Tampa

    America's Lock and Key

    4.7(334 Google reviews)
    Best forCar key fobs, lockouts and file cabinet or safe openings
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.7 from 334 Google reviews and a staffed Henderson Blvd office open 24 hours per Google.

    What we like

    • On-site Mercedes key fob reprogramming
    • 15 to 30 minute emergency response promised
    • Opens file cabinets and safes

    Things to consider

    • Some reviewers report unanswered calls despite the 24 hour listing

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Car key fobs, lockouts and file cabinet or safe openings
    Service area
    Tampa
    Address
    3825 Henderson Blvd Ste 503
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Staff described as licensed and insured
  5. 05

    Best for rekeying a new home and damage-free lockouts

    Mr. Lock & Key

    5.0(200 Google reviews)
    Best forCar keys, rekeys after a move and damage-free lockouts
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    A perfect 5.0 from 200 Google reviews, with owner replies and a Memorial Hwy store.

    What we like

    • Car key made in 20 minutes, a reviewer says
    • Opened a storage lock without a scratch
    • Same-day appointment reported

    Things to consider

    • Closed Saturday and closes at 3 PM Friday

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Car keys, rekeys after a move and damage-free lockouts
    Service area
    Tampa
    Address
    5700 Memorial Hwy #115
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Technicians described as licensed and insured
  6. 06

    Best mobile service with a deep review history, 8 AM to 8 PM

    All In One Locksmith

    4.9(2290 Google reviews)
    Best forMobile car, home and business lockouts with a long review history
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 2,290 Google reviews, ALOA and BBB A+ claims, technicians Roy, Matt and Onyx named.

    What we like

    • Reviewers name Roy, Matt and Onyx
    • Car, home and business work
    • Open 8 AM to 8 PM every day

    Things to consider

    • No public address, and a January review said the old Google address was another business

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Mobile car, home and business lockouts with a long review history
    Service area
    Tampa
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    BBB A+ rating
  7. 07

    Best for night-time lockouts and truck or car keys

    Global One Locksmith LLC

    5.0(692 Google reviews)
    Best forNight-time lockouts and car, truck and fleet keys
    In business14 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    5.0 from 692 Google reviews, open 24 hours, founded in 2012 by Ben.

    What we like

    • Open 24 hours per Google
    • Spare truck key copied in under 20 minutes
    • Founder Ben named on its team page

    Things to consider

    • No shop address, and its replies lean toward automotive work

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Night-time lockouts and car, truck and fleet keys
    Service area
    Tampa
    Years in business
    14 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Described as licensed and insured

Side by Side

Compare the top locksmiths in Tampa

Ranking position reflects our editorial review, not customer ratings.

Editorial comparison of the 7 ranked companies. Customer ratings, where shown, come from the source named on each company profile.
RankCompanyBest forKey servicesService areaGoogle ratingEmergencyProfile
01We Do LocksmithFlat-rate lockouts, car keys and walk-in key cuttingEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationTampa4.9(3364)YesView
0210 Minute LocksmithCar key replacement and lockouts, Monday to SaturdayEmergency lockout, Lock installation, Smart lock installationTampa4.7(2305)YesView
03Affordable Lock & Security SolutionsSafes, access control and commercial security workEmergency lockout, Lock installation, Smart lock installationTampa4.9(542)Not listedView
04America's Lock and KeyCar key fobs, lockouts and file cabinet or safe openingsEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationTampa4.7(334)YesView
05Mr. Lock & KeyCar keys, rekeys after a move and damage-free lockoutsEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationTampa5.0(200)YesView
06All In One LocksmithMobile car, home and business lockouts with a long review historyEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationTampa4.9(2290)YesView
07Global One Locksmith LLCNight-time lockouts and car, truck and fleet keysEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationTampa5.0(692)YesView

Coverage

Locksmith companies serving Tampa and nearby areas

Most companies in this ranking work across Florida and the surrounding suburbs. Coverage and travel fees vary, so confirm your address is inside the service area before scheduling.

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Nearby rankings

Service coverage across Tampa. Individual company areas are listed on each profile.

Methodology

How we chose the best locksmiths in Tampa

We read Google Business Profile data for Tampa locksmiths on October 29, 2026. Google Maps search was unavailable that day, so we used a business-listings database and a Google Maps scraper, and the order below follows the checked review counts rather than live Google rank. Each company had to be operating, rated 4.5 or higher from at least 50 Google reviews, run a working website and show a real logo and at least four genuine photos. Companies with a street address are listed first, then two mobile services we included because few Tampa listings passed. We rejected auto-only companies, lead-generation sites, businesses with no verifiable address or photos, and duplicate listings of one brand. Tampa Bay Lock & Key (since 1957) and Benny's Key Shop (since 1959) are long-established shops that rate well but were left off because we could not verify four real photos. No company paid for a place. Ratings and review counts were read on October 29, 2026.

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Hiring

How to choose a locksmith in Tampa

  1. Get a firm price on the phone

    Ask for the full cost of the job, call-out included, before anyone drives over. A real shop can quote a lockout or a rekey in one call.

  2. Ask for the business name

    Write down the registered name and the address. Many listings are call centres that pass the job to whoever is closest.

  3. Check ID when they arrive

    The technician should match the company you called, with a marked vehicle or ID. A reputable locksmith will also ask for proof that you live there.

  4. Ask about the method

    Most lockouts can be opened without drilling. If the first move is to drill and replace the lock, ask why before you agree.

  5. Get a written invoice

    The invoice should name the company, the parts used and the labour. Keep it in case the new lock fails.

  6. Ask about the warranty

    New hardware usually carries a manufacturer warranty, and the work should carry the locksmith's own. Get both lengths in writing.

Questions to ask before hiring

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Red flags

  • A very low quote on the phone that grows once the door is open
  • No business name, only a generic 'locksmith service' answer
  • Drilling the lock as the first and only option
  • An unmarked car and no ID
  • Cash only, with no invoice

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FAQ

Locksmith companies in Tampa FAQs

Do locksmiths need a licence in Tampa, Florida?

No. Florida has no state locksmith licence, and Hillsborough County follows state preemption, so there is no licence to look up for Tampa. Instead, ask for photo ID, a written quote before work starts and the local business tax receipt, and check that the company has a street address or a marked vehicle. Treat a technician who cannot show ID as a reason to cancel.

How much does a locksmith cost in Tampa?

Prices depend on the job, the hour and the lock, so ask for the total before anyone drives. Most Tampa companies charge a service call fee plus labour and parts, and nights, Sundays and holidays cost more. We Do Locksmith says it quotes a flat price by phone, and Mr. Lock & Key reviewers describe fair upfront quotes. Ask for the quote by text and whether drilling is possible.

Which Tampa locksmiths answer late at night?

Google lists Global One Locksmith and America's Lock and Key as open 24 hours, and We Do Locksmith as open until midnight with a 24/7 emergency line. All In One Locksmith works 8 AM to 8 PM, and Affordable Lock & Security Solutions keeps weekday hours only. Call first and ask for an arrival window, since listed hours and actual dispatch can differ.

Editorial Record

About this ranking

Originally published
October 2026
Last reviewed
October 2026
Companies evaluated
7

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