Car Key Replacement in Las Vegas
Your price depends on which key your car uses. A plain metal key is quick, a chip key must be programmed and a push to start fob must be paired. Open each type below to see how it works.
Bring Proof
Photo ID and registration, title or insurance.
Find Your VIN
It is on your registration, insurance card and dash.
A Spare Costs Less
Copying a working key is the cheap case.
Total Price
Ask for trip, key, cutting and programming in one number.
Which Key Do You Have?
Metal KeyNo plastic head at all
Cutting. Cut from a blank to match the lock.
Programming. Not programmed.
National Price Guide. $70 to $150.
Transponder KeyA thick plastic head hides a chip
Cutting. The blade is cut to match the car.
Programming. The chip is registered in the car's computer.
National Price Guide. $150 to $300, plus $100 to $250 to program.
Remote Head KeyButtons and blade in one piece
Cutting. The blade is cut.
Programming. The chip and the remote are both paired.
National Price Guide. $100 to $220, plus $70 to $150 to program.
Flip KeyThe blade folds into the fob
Cutting. The blade is cut, then folds away.
Programming. The chip and the remote are both registered.
National Price Guide. $180 to $350.
Smart KeyA fob you keep in your pocket for push to start
Cutting. A hidden blade opens the door lock.
Programming. The fob is paired to the car.
National Price Guide. $250 to $600 or more, plus $180 to $400 or more to program.
Prices come from the Airtasker guide, updated May 19, 2026. They are national estimates and not quotes. Your price depends on your car.
A Cut Key Is Not Enough
If your car has a chip, the key must also be programmed or the engine will not start. A Toyota owner manual says its keys have built in transponder chips that stop the engine if the key has not been registered in the car's computer. A shop that only cuts the blade can hand you a key that opens the door and does not start the car.
Dealer or Locksmith
A dealer works at its shop, so a car with no key may need a tow. A mobile locksmith comes to the car. Whichever you call, ask for one price that covers the trip, the key, the cutting and the programming.
Quick Answers
What do I need to get a new key made?
A photo ID plus registration, title or insurance that matches the car, or a rental agreement.
Can you copy my key?
Yes. Tell us if you have one working key, because a copy is a simpler job than making a key when none exists.