Locked out on a holiday? How round-the-clock locksmiths help

Holidays bring more travel, guests and lost keys. How to get locksmith help on a holiday in Los Angeles, what it may cost, and how to prepare before you go.

By the Los Angeles City Locksmith team · Updated October 26, 2026

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Why holidays bring more lockouts

Travel, guests, busy days and borrowed keys all make it easier to lose track of who has what.

Getting help

Call, give your location and the problem, and ask for a price and arrival window. Some companies add holiday surcharges, so ask. Our stated policy is no extra charge on holidays.

Before you travel

  • Leave a spare with someone you trust, not under a mat
  • Lock every door, including garage-to-house doors
  • Consider rekeying if you've handed out keys to guests

After the holidays

If keys went missing while guests stayed, a quick rekey restores control.

Talk to a locksmith

Need help now? Call 310-765-9485 and we'll give you an estimate and an arrival window.

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