Apps like HotelTonight and AirBnB also mean that your chances of finding a last-minute deal on a place to crash are probably better than finding a last-minute deal on a locksmith. Even better is a friend's couch :)
A friend of mine got scammed like this in the middle of the night, it ended up costing him somethings like €300. One night I found myself in a similar situation and just walked into a nice nearby hotel, gave them my story, and they let me have a unbooked room for a decent rate. After a nice night's sleep, 15 minutes in the gym sauna, and a good breakfast I was able to go to my local locksmith who could get my door open for a reasonable rate.
A friend of mine got scammed like this in the middle of the night, it ended up costing him somethings like €300. One night I found myself in a similar situation and just walked into a nice nearby hotel, gave them my story, and they let me have a unbooked room for a decent rate. After a nice night's sleep, 15 minutes in the gym sauna, and a good breakfast I was able to go to my local locksmith who could get my door open for a reasonable rate.