How much does emergency car unlocking cost?
Emergency car opening: half of the collected sources fall within 125 ‑ 255 PLN, and the middle value (median) is 240 PLN. Comparison based on 8 sources, as at 29 September 2026.
Figures on this page:all prices
Unit: PLN for emergency car opening (standard, without double locking). Prices stated in public price lists and guides, not confirmed by invoices. How we calculate them.
Prices by source
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Emergency car unlocking: prices by source
Five sources with varying levels of reliability, deliberately kept separate so that declarations are not mixed with evidence. The price index consists of cited public price lists per unit of service (PLN); customer reviews show amounts for entire jobs submitted via the ‘How much did you pay?’ form, with three verification levels (how we verify them); company price lists contain prices entered by the companies themselves. Price index as at: 29 September 2026; customer and company entries are updated continuously.
| Source | Median | Typical range / full range | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price index: quoted public price lists and guidesevery price from a public website, with a quotation, date and link; median of range midpoints, excluding outliers | 240 PLN | 125 ‑ 255 | 8 |
| Customer reviews verified with an invoice or receiptthe editorial team (initially assisted by AI) checked the document: the service, amount, date and contractor all match | - | - | 0 |
| Customer reviews verified by declaration (confirmed by e-mail)the author confirmed through an e-mail link their declaration that they had used the service and that the amount and review were genuine | - | - | 0 |
| Unverified customer reviewsamount submitted through the form without confirmation by e-mail or document | - | - | 0 |
| Price lists entered by companies (company declarations)gross prices entered by companies using the company form; we do not verify them or include them in the price index median | - | - | 0 |
At a glance. According to the price index (cited public price lists), Emergency car unlocking costs typically 125 ‑ 255 PLN,median 240 PLN, based on 8 sources, as at 29 September 2026.
We do not yet have customer reviews verified with an invoice or receipt for this service.
We do not yet have customer reviews verified by declaration (confirmed by e-mail) for this service.
We do not yet have unverified customer reviews for this service.
No company has yet added its own price list for this service.
Source for citation: indekscen.pl, ‘Emergency car unlocking’, as at 29 September 2026, https://indekscen.pl/en/ile-kosztuje/otwieranie-samochodu/. Method: how we calculate, how we verify. Data description for AI assistants: llms.txt.
What affects the price
- vehicle locking system: standard or double-locking
- vehicle make, model and year
- time of day (a surcharge usually applies at night and on weekends)
- locksmith's travel distance
Usually included in the price
- the locksmith's travel to the site
- non-invasive vehicle opening
Usually charged separately
- repairs to damage caused by an unsuccessful attempt to open it yourself
- making a new key or programming the immobiliser
Prices from customers and companies
Two types of entries: customers state how much they paid for the entire job and rate the contractor; service providers enter their price lists. Customer entries have three reliability levels: ✓ verified: invoice or receipt (the editorial team has seen a document matching the entry), ✓ verified: declaration (the author confirmed the entry using a link sent by e-mail) and unverified (how we verify entries); we do not verify company price lists. Price lists entered by companies are not included in the median at the top of the page; customer amounts are included only for services priced as a complete service.
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Price and satisfaction
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Contractors: emergency car opening
Companies with a public price list for this service, based on our sources, and providers named by customers in reviews. The order is not a ranking; we do not charge for inclusion in the list.
| Contractor | How we know | Price | Customer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-klucze.com · Częstochowa | price list on the company or facility website | 200 ‑ 350 PLN | - |
| Serwis Zamków · Warszawa | price list on the company or facility website | 120 PLN | - |
| Pogotowie Zamkowe | price list on the company or facility website | 100 PLN | - |
| Pogotowie Zamkowe Warszawa 24h · Warszawa | price list on the company or facility website | 250 PLN | - |
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Price sources
Each amount comes from a publicly accessible website. The quote is the passage containing the amount. Website data as at 29 September 2026; prices may have changed since then.
| Source | Type | City | Price (PLN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-klucze.com company profile„Koszt usługi zależy od stopnia zabezpieczenia pojazdu i może wynosić od 200 zł za otwarcie auta bez podwójnego ryglowania do 350 zł w przypadku otwarcia bagażnika” | company price list | Częstochowa | 200 ‑ 350 |
| Serwis Zamków company profile„Awaryjne otwieranie samochodów już od 120 złotych netto z dojazdem na terenie Warszawy i okolic”cena netto | company price list | Warszawa | from 120 |
| mtu24.pl „Awaryjne otwieranie auta to usługa, której koszt wynosi przeciętnie od 200 zł do 500 zł.” | guide / portal | all of Poland | 200 ‑ 500 |
| kluczbut.pl „otwarcie pojazdu bez podwójnego ryglowania może kosztować od 100 do 150 zł” | guide / portal | Warszawa | 100 ‑ 150 |
| zleca.pl „W typowej sytuacji specjaliści podają 150-300 zł za dojazd i otwarcie auta na miejscu.” | guide / portal | all of Poland | 150 ‑ 300 |
| Pogotowie Zamkowe company profile„Awaryjne otwieranie samochodów – od 100 zł”kwota z opisu strony w wynikach Google | company price list | all of Poland | 100 |
| Pogotowie Zamkowe Warszawa 24h company profile„7-20 | 250 PLN”cena w dzień roboczy, godz. 7-20; w nocy i weekendy wyższa | company price list | Warszawa | 250 |
| awaryjnie-otwieramy.pl · 2026„Średnie ceny awaryjnego otwierania wahają się od 150 zł do 350 zł, w zależności od marki, modelu i roku produkcji.”cena zależy od marki, modelu i rocznika | guide / portal | Lublin | 150 ‑ 350 |
Questions about the price
How much does emergency door opening by a locksmith cost?
Usually from around PLN 100-120 to 350-500, depending on the type of vehicle security system, time of day and city.
How much does it cost to unlock a car?
On average, PLN 200 to PLN 500, although in standard cases (without double locking) prices can start at approx. PLN 100-150.
How much does it cost to open a car without a key?
The cost depends on the vehicle's security system: from around PLN 200 to open a car without double locking, up to PLN 350 in more difficult cases.
Can a car be opened without a key?
Yes, locksmiths provide emergency car opening using non-invasive methods that do not damage the vehicle; this service usually costs PLN 100-350.
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