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Locksmiths · San Antonio, TXLast reviewed October 2026

9 Best Locksmiths in San Antonio, TX (2026)

TenBestFind ranks 9 locksmiths in San Antonio, TX. Each company was checked against the criteria set out under How we chose. Lists name up to ten companies, and this one stops at 9 because only 9 met them. The list was last reviewed on October 29, 2026.

S.A. Locksmith & Security, Turbo lock and key and The Key Man Locksmith San Antonio lead our list of the 9 best locksmiths in San Antonio, Texas. Each has a Google rating of 4.7 or higher, and S.A. Locksmith & Security is open 24 hours with 1,227 reviews. KeyMex has the most reviews at 1,941. We checked ratings, licenses and recent reviews on October 29, 2026. Every company on the list has a working website and meets our minimum of a 4.5 rating and 50 reviews.

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The Ranking

Our top 9 locksmiths in San Antonio

San Antonio keeps locksmiths busy. The city has a large rental market, many military families moving in and out around the bases, and a lot of older homes with worn deadbolts. Lockouts happen at all hours, and the most common planned job is rekeying a home after a move so that old keys stop working. Car key replacement is the other big category, since many newer vehicles need a chip key programmed to the car. Before you hire anyone, check the license. Texas licenses locksmith companies through the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Program, and company license numbers start with the letter B. Search the number on the state's public lookup, ask the technician to show it and a photo ID at the door, and get a total price before work begins. Be careful with ads that show a local address but send a technician from far away, and with quotes that change once the job has started. This list covers companies inside San Antonio. Nearby cities such as Converse, Schertz, Universal City, Helotes and Leon Valley are separate and are not included. We found 9 companies that met our standards rather than 10, because we did not include any that missed the minimums for rating, reviews, photos or a working website. Notes on each company's limits are in its entry.

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  1. 01

    Best for after-hours lockouts and car keys

    S.A. Locksmith & Security

    4.8(1227 Google reviews)
    Best forAfter-hours lockouts and car keys
    In business17 years
    Warranty90 days on parts and labor, plus the manufacturer's warranty on installed hardware
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    Google ranks it first, and it pairs the second largest review count on this list with round the clock hours and a published license.

    What we like

    • Open 24 hours with 4.8 stars from 1,227 reviews
    • Texas license B18010 is published
    • 90 day warranty on parts and labor

    Things to consider

    • Night and holiday calls cost more, so get the total price first

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    After-hours lockouts and car keys
    Service area
    San Antonio
    Address
    11401 West Ave
    Years in business
    17 years
    Warranty
    90 days on parts and labor, plus the manufacturer's warranty on installed hardware
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Texas locksmith company license B18010
  2. 02

    Best for car key replacement on the north side

    Turbo lock and key

    4.7(237 Google reviews)
    Best forCar key replacement and fast lockouts on the north side
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    A 4.7 rating from 237 reviews and a steady run of recent five star reviews about car keys and lockouts.

    What we like

    • Open 24 hours, per the company and Google
    • Recent reviews praise same day key replacement at a fair price
    • Lists Texas license B-28514201

    Things to consider

    • No stated warranty, and the Blanco Road suite sits in a shared strip center

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Car key replacement and fast lockouts on the north side
    Service area
    San Antonio
    Address
    21518 Blanco Rd Ste 105
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Texas locksmith company license B-28514201
  3. 03

    Best for mobile house calls and car keys

    The Key Man Locksmith San Antonio

    4.9(1126 Google reviews)
    Best forMobile car key replacement and house calls
    In business13 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    The best rating among the large shops, with reviewers describing on-time arrivals and keys made within the hour.

    What we like

    • 4.9 stars from 1,126 reviews, the highest rating on the list
    • Owner Idan Bibay does the work and is named in reviews
    • Lists Texas license B15802101

    Things to consider

    • Mobile only, with hours ending at 11 pm, and one reviewer saw a quote rise from $325 to $355

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    Key details
    Best for
    Mobile car key replacement and house calls
    Service area
    San Antonio
    Years in business
    13 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Texas locksmith company license B15802101
  4. 04

    Best for rekeys and spare keys at a walk-in shop

    Champion Lock & Safe Company

    4.5(251 Google reviews)
    Best forRekeys, spare keys and truck lockouts at honest prices
    In business28 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    A long running local shop with low prices on everyday jobs, which is what most households need.

    What we like

    • Real storefront, in business since 1998 per the company
    • Reviewers report a $50 rekey and an $8 bike lock key
    • Also services safes

    Things to consider

    • The 4.5 rating is the lowest on the list, and the counter is closed on weekends

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Rekeys, spare keys and truck lockouts at honest prices
    Service area
    San Antonio
    Address
    13032 Nacogdoches Rd Ste 206
    Years in business
    28 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Texas locksmith company license B18904901
  5. 05

    Best for smart locks and keyless entry

    KeyMex

    4.8(1941 Google reviews)
    Best forCar keys, digital locks and late evening service
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    The deepest review record in the ranking, plus a storefront and mobile units for homes, businesses and cars.

    What we like

    • 4.8 stars from 1,941 reviews, the most on the list
    • Installs digital locks and keyless entry
    • Open until 10 pm on weekdays and Sunday

    Things to consider

    • Google lists Saturday as closed, and there is no 24 hour service

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Car keys, digital locks and late evening service
    Service area
    San Antonio
    Address
    2400 West Ave Suite 101
    Credentials
    Texas locksmith company license B20820
  6. 06

    Best for commercial access control and safes

    Absolute Lock & Safe

    4.6(225 Google reviews)
    Best forCommercial access control, master key systems and safes
    In business50 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    A long established shop that focuses on business customers, with a 4.6 rating from 225 reviews.

    What we like

    • Family owned and operating since 1976, per the company
    • Access control, master key systems and panic bars
    • Free quotes and a five county service area

    Things to consider

    • No Texas license number is published on its website, and the site still shows leftover template text

    Services

    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Commercial access control, master key systems and safes
    Service area
    San Antonio
    Address
    4910 Rigsby Ave
    Years in business
    50 years
    Credentials
    Licensed and insured, as stated by the company (license number not published)
  7. 07

    Best for car key programming on the west side

    Las Palmas Key Shop

    4.7(881 Google reviews)
    Best forCar key cutting and programming on the west side
    In business62 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    A west side key shop with decades of history and consistent praise for fast, fairly priced key work.

    What we like

    • 4.7 stars from 881 reviews
    • A reviewer had a key fob cut and programmed in about 15 minutes
    • Lists Texas license B04164201

    Things to consider

    • Closed Sunday, with mobile service only in business hours, and its founding year differs between sources

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    Key details
    Best for
    Car key cutting and programming on the west side
    Service area
    San Antonio
    Address
    1157 S General McMullen Dr
    Years in business
    62 years
    Credentials
    Texas locksmith company license B04164201
  8. 08

    Best for gate controllers and key fobs

    Access Key & Security

    4.5(368 Google reviews)
    Best forAccess control, gate controllers and key fobs
    In business41 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    A broad security and key business since 1985, with specific praise for named staff.

    What we like

    • Access control, cameras and gate controllers under one roof
    • A reviewer paid $35 to replace batteries in two key fobs
    • Drive-thru window for quick key jobs

    Things to consider

    • No license number is stated on its website, and the rating of 4.5 is at the low end

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Access control, gate controllers and key fobs
    Service area
    San Antonio
    Address
    2525 NW Loop 410
    Years in business
    41 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Licensed locksmith, as stated by the company (license number not published)
  9. 09

    Best for hard-to-copy keys in northwest San Antonio

    Whitley's Lock & Safe

    4.6(122 Google reviews)
    Best forOdd key copies and same day service calls
    In business41 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    A licensed local shop with a 4.6 rating and clear examples of same day service.

    What we like

    • Five copies of an odd key for under $30, per a reviewer
    • Member of the Locksmith Association of San Antonio
    • Lists Texas license B12109

    Things to consider

    • The smallest review count on the list, and one reviewer was charged $375 against a $175 phone quote

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Odd key copies and same day service calls
    Service area
    San Antonio
    Address
    14542 Brook Hollow Blvd
    Years in business
    41 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Texas locksmith company license B12109

Side by Side

Compare the top locksmiths in San Antonio

Ranking position reflects our editorial review, not customer ratings.

Editorial comparison of the 9 ranked companies. Customer ratings, where shown, come from the source named on each company profile.
RankCompanyBest forKey servicesService areaGoogle ratingEmergencyProfile
01S.A. Locksmith & SecurityAfter-hours lockouts and car keysEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationSan Antonio4.8(1227)YesView
02Turbo lock and keyCar key replacement and fast lockouts on the north sideEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationSan Antonio4.7(237)YesView
03The Key Man Locksmith San AntonioMobile car key replacement and house callsEmergency lockout, RekeyingSan Antonio4.9(1126)YesView
04Champion Lock & Safe CompanyRekeys, spare keys and truck lockouts at honest pricesEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationSan Antonio4.5(251)YesView
05KeyMexCar keys, digital locks and late evening serviceEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationSan Antonio4.8(1941)Not listedView
06Absolute Lock & SafeCommercial access control, master key systems and safesRekeying, Lock installationSan Antonio4.6(225)Not listedView
07Las Palmas Key ShopCar key cutting and programming on the west sideEmergency lockoutSan Antonio4.7(881)Not listedView
08Access Key & SecurityAccess control, gate controllers and key fobsEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationSan Antonio4.5(368)YesView
09Whitley's Lock & SafeOdd key copies and same day service callsEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationSan Antonio4.6(122)YesView

Coverage

Locksmith companies serving San Antonio and nearby areas

Most companies in this ranking work across Texas 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 San Antonio. Individual company areas are listed on each profile.

Methodology

How we chose the best locksmiths in San Antonio

We searched Google Maps for locksmiths in San Antonio, TX and kept the order Google returned. We then removed companies that failed our minimums: a rating of 4.5 or higher, at least 50 reviews, an operational listing, a working website, a real logo, four or more photos and a location inside the city. We read each company's website and recent Google reviews, and checked licenses where a number was published. Ratings and review counts were read on October 29, 2026. No company paid to be listed or to change its position. Two companies, Absolute Lock & Safe and Access Key & Security, do not publish a Texas license number on their sites, and we say so in their entries.

Read our full ranking methodology
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Hiring

How to choose a locksmith in San Antonio

  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 San Antonio FAQs

How do I check that a San Antonio locksmith is licensed?

Texas licenses locksmith companies through the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Program, and company license numbers start with B. Ask the company for its number, search it on the state's public lookup, and ask the technician to show a license and photo ID when they arrive.

How much does a locksmith cost in San Antonio?

Prices vary by job and hour. Reviews of the companies on this list mention a $50 rekey, an $8 bike lock key, a $35 fix for two key fobs and $110 for a programmed key fob. Lockouts and car keys cost more, and night or holiday calls cost more still. Always ask for the total, including any trip charge, before the technician is sent.

Which San Antonio locksmiths are open 24 hours?

S.A. Locksmith & Security and Turbo lock and key are listed as open 24 hours, and Access Key & Security states 24 hour service. The Key Man Locksmith San Antonio works until 11 pm, and KeyMex until 10 pm on most days. Call first and confirm the arrival time and price.

Editorial Record

About this ranking

Originally published
October 2026
Last reviewed
October 2026
Companies evaluated
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