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How much does a locksmith cost in Alanya?
You see “749 TL” on every billboard. Reality depends on the lock, the hour, and whether the cylinder must be replaced. This page gives honest ranges so you can agree a price before anyone touches your door.
Simple apartment door opening (keys inside, standard Euro cylinder): roughly 749–1,200 TL in daytime, higher after midnight and on Turkish holidays. Competitors advertise from 749 TL; cars and high-security barrels cost more.
Car lockout (keys visible inside): often similar to a door job for standard rentals. Lost transponder keys are a separate quote — programming and cutting depend on make, model and year.
Hotel or Airbnb room: usually one cylinder opening. If the lock must be destroyed, you pay opening plus a new barrel. Hosts sometimes reimburse — ask Adam for an invoice after the +90 billing line is live.
Cylinder change same visit: add the cost of the barrel plus fitting. After a break-in or lost keys, changing the cylinder the same night is cheaper than waiting and risking another entry.
Red flags: “free call-out” with vague on-site price, cash-only with no quote, or anyone who starts drilling without your OK. Adam sends location-based price on WhatsApp before dispatch.
Why do prices jump at night?
Emergency call-outs at 03:00 are real work. Most Alanya locksmiths charge more after hours — ask the exact night rate in WhatsApp before confirming.
Do hotels charge guests for locksmith calls?
Some add a service fee. The opening itself is between you and the locksmith unless the hotel policy says otherwise.
Can I pay in EUR or card?
Many mobile locksmiths accept cash and card. Confirm payment method when you agree the price.