Marathon Locksmith
“The locksmith was extremely helpful when I locked myself out of my house, he took the proper steps to ensure I was the owner and wasn't opening the door for just anyone”
Best Auto Locksmiths near South San Francisco, CA
2 of these locksmiths are based in South San Francisco; the others serve South San Francisco from towns including San Francisco (7 mi), San Mateo (9 mi) and San Bruno (2 mi).
8 open 24/7 · all 14 open weekends · 10 rated 4.5+ · 4 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
P&P Towing
“I'd recommend them to anyone who needs a tow truck in San Francisco.”
Diamond Locksmith
“Affordable for a car key with fob under $300 for my vehicle.”
King Key Locksmith San Francisco
“Very professional and great service got the key made for my Lexus 2021”
Neighborhood Locksmith SF
“In my desperation, I called Neighborhood Locksmith SF, and they were able to dispatch a locksmith (Ethan) to my location in about 30 minutes.”
Locksmith SF
“Fast and professional super nice and helpful 5 star mobile locksmith sf .”
Listed for drivers in and around South San Francisco, CA, these 14 shops are auto locksmiths. What each one says about lockouts, key cutting, programming and hours comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: South San Francisco, CA
The 14 locksmiths on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 2,537 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 10 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these locksmiths on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (81%) and value (68%). 8 are open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. The services the locksmiths on this page list most often on their websites are accident removal (3), cheap towing services (3), automotive locksmith (2), classic car towing & transportation (2) and commercial locksmith (2). 4 show a license on their websites. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 46 years. 9 offer emergency or roadside call-outs; 4 give free estimates; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 13 of the locksmiths on this page; 12 publish a contact page and 9 list a public email. We count these figures across the locksmiths on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the locksmith before you book.
Why are locksmiths from other places listed here?
2 of the 14 shops have an address in South San Francisco. The rest come from other towns within 15 mi, measured straight line. Most of this trade works from a van, so a base a couple of towns over can still reach you first. Ask where the van is starting from when you call.
B&B Locksmith and Security Inc.
“Through trial and error, Elchin hunted down hardware that would work, and spent a long day installing them.”
Nova Locksmith
“He came straight over and got me back into my apartment right away —— saving the day!”
Auto Locksmith San Francisco
“Technician was extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and the office ladies that took our payment were great also.”
Quick Locksmith Inc San Francisco
“Manor was the best person to show up quickly for me when my car keys got stolen at a great price as well:)”
Bruce Towing
“Juan was super fast and very nice, no difficulties at all.”
Iron Towing
“They were very professional and sent out a tow truck right away.”
Sarco's Lock Works
“I have gone to Sarco's Lock Works several times over the years and have never been disappointed by the quality of the work and honesty of the owner.”
JHW Locksmith Station
“Just needed a simple fix, was in and out so quick I didn't get the owners name!”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about locksmiths near South San Francisco
- “Outstanding, fast service, and the locksmith who showed up was very professional and educated in the entire process.” — customer of Neighborhood Locksmith SF
- “The locksmith was not only skilled but also friendly and reassuring, making the entire process stress-free for me.” — customer of King Key Locksmith San Francisco
- “Great customer service even late at night, fast response for emergency lockout, and reasonable rates.” — customer of Nova Locksmith
- “Thank you for your emergency services! We were locked out of our home and the service was fast, smooth and great.” — customer of Diamond Locksmith
- “I highly recommend Quick Locksmith. They responded immediately to my request and arrived quickly and on time.” — customer of Quick Locksmith Inc San Francisco
Excerpts from public reviews of the locksmiths listed on this page.
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