Locksmith prices in Adelaide
Here are the typical Adelaide price ranges for common locksmith jobs, so there are no surprises. Your exact quote depends on the job, the time and your location, and the locksmith confirms it before starting.
4 things that move the number
Time of day
After-hours, weekends and public holidays carry a surcharge over business hours.
Security level
Higher-security locks and safes take more skill and time, so they cost more.
Key type
A basic house key is cheap; a smart car key must be cut and programmed.
Drive distance
A callout to the Adelaide Hills covers more distance than an inner suburb.
Typical locksmith cost guide
These are typical Adelaide ranges from vetted-vendor guidance. Your quote may differ. Use them to set expectations, then get exact quotes free.
| Job | Typical Adelaide range |
|---|---|
| Standard callout / house lockout (business hours) | $90 to $180 |
| After-hours / emergency lockout | $150 to $330 |
| Rekey a lock (per lock/barrel) | $30 to $90 per barrel plus callout |
| Lock replacement (supply + fit, per lock) | $120 to $350 |
| Car lockout (no key needed) | $120 to $250 |
| Basic (non-transponder) car key | $90 to $180 |
| Transponder / chipped car key + program | $180 to $450 |
| Smart / proximity key + program | $300 to $700+ |
| Safe opening | $150 to $450+ |
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Locksmith pricing questions
Why do locksmith prices vary so much in Adelaide?
Four things move the price: the time of day (after-hours and public holidays cost more), the security level of the lock or key, the type of key (a smart car key costs far more than a basic house key), and how far the locksmith drives to reach you. That is why we show ranges, not a single figure, and why the locksmith confirms your exact price before starting.
Is the callout fee the whole price?
Not always. The callout fee usually covers travel and the first part of the job, then the work is quoted on top. Always ask whether the number you are given is the callout fee or the total before any work begins. A good locksmith gives you the total up front.
Are after-hours locksmith calls more expensive?
Yes. Evening, weekend, late-night and public-holiday callouts carry a surcharge over business-hours pricing because a locksmith is being called out at short notice outside normal hours. If the job is not urgent and you have a spare key, booking it for business hours is the cheapest option.
Will I get a firm price before the work starts?
Yes. Every vetted locksmith we connect you with confirms the price with you before they begin. The ranges on this page are typical Adelaide figures to set your expectations, not the final quote, which the locksmith gives you directly.
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