9 Best Key Safes of 2024

Home safety aficionados Defender produce plenty of handy safety and security equipment. They also make a solid little combination key safe that’s perfect for stashing a spare. It’s big enough to fit a bunch of keys, and because it’s got a combination lock, you’ll never need a key to open it.

I’m a big fan of combination locks on key safes, and this one feels pretty good to me. The tumblers are smooth and each number on them is etched and painted, so they’ll last for ages. You can close the mechanism off from the worst of the weather with a sliding door too.

Classed as a medium-sized key safe, it will comfortably hold up to five Yale-type keys, so it’s got plenty of room in the interior. You mount it to a wall with four “Thunderbolts” that are luckily supplied, tighten them down, and you’ve got a safe place to stash your spare key. It’s an ideal key safe for someone with a rental property, an elderly relative, or forgetful children!

When you need to leave a key outside your home, holiday rental, or anywhere else that requires access, the best solution is a key safe. One of the best budget key safes I’ve come across recently is the CDC DIGI combination key lock box. It’s inexpensive, solidly built, and has an easy-to-change keycode to keep your valuables secure.

It doesn’t get much simpler or more streamlined than this little safe. It’s constructed from a zinc alloy that has good strength properties and has a weatherproof vinyl coating to protect it from the elements. Alongside good internal space is a four-tumbler combination wheel that allows for 10,000 possible combinations.

Attaching the safe to the wall is pretty straightforward too. Like most of the key safes on my list, it comes with four fixings and plastic wall plugs. You use the included wall template to drill pilot holes, tap in the plugs, and then do up the screws through the back of the key safe. Easy to fix to the wall and boasting a simple mechanism, it’s not going to fail any time soon.

For more than 60 years, Supra have continued to innovate in the field of locking systems for homes and commercial properties. They’re one of the most trusted brands when it comes to choosing the best key safe box.

I checked out the Supra C500 Wall Mounted KeySafe, and love the robust design. The Supra key safe uses a hard zinc alloy body that can resist puncture and is, as they say, “as safe as your front door”. The push-button lock allows you to choose your own entry code between 1 – 12 characters using numbers and letters.

This Supra key box is part of the police-backed “Secured by Design” initiative, so you can trust this is the best outdoor key safe that money can buy.

One of the biggest names in home security for more than a century, Master Lock make some of the best key safes on the market. The 5425EURD light up combination key safe is like having a mini fortress that only you can get into.

Their four-digit combination key safe is a weatherproof and totally reliable place to stash your valuables. You can stop leaving the spare key under the mat now. It’s an ideal outside storage space for entry cards as well thanks to the large internal size of the safe.

One thing I really like about this key safe is the light-up dial. When you open the weather cover, a small LED illuminates the combination rollers from behind. No more fumbling for a torch in the dark when you’ve locked yourself out!

This is a great solution for anyone who rents out their property or needs to leave a key for site access. You can give out the combination, and then change it at any time. Mounting the key safe is straightforward, and the instructions included with it are easy to follow.

For more than a quarter of a century, Solon Security have produced quality home security products under the Defender brand name. Gaining a Secured by Design accreditation, you can trust that their key box will be one of the best key safes in the business.

I like the Defender outdoor key safe I tried out. It’s simple, robust, and well designed. The large push buttons on the lockbox are easy to see and operate. This makes it handy for anyone with mobility problems. The entire front is covered with a rubber weather shield, so there shouldn’t be any problems with the wind and rain.

Lastly, the included Thunderbolt self-tapping bolts are some of the most secure fixings around. Luckily, they’re much easier to install than they are to remove. You can be sure that one of the best outdoor key safes on this list won’t fall off any time soon.

Specialist security company Rhino Lock are a UK based firm. They’ve made it their business to manufacture a range of the best external key safes for the UK market.

The first thing you notice about the Rhino Secure Home lock is the design. Shaped like a miniature house, this master lock key safe is instantly recognisable. It adds a touch of character to your home security as well. The roof section should act as real-life weatherproofing as well.

Our favourite feature of this combination key safe must be the failsafe emergency key. It seems simple but having a way to bypass a forgotten code or damaged tumbler is another level of security. Combination locks are great, but if you forget the combination sequence, you’re stuffed!

With an interesting roster of useful gadgets, Dexter Innovations have produced one of the best external key safes I’ve tried out. It’s got a larger internal space for your spare keys without being enormous on the outside.

It’s remarkably easy to install on a wall with four screws, and it should stay secure for a long time.

I like the sliding weather shield that protects the combination tumblers from the elements. This complements the black stealthy look of the lock box. It also helps it blend into the background effectively. This outdoor key safe is a simple solution for keeping several keys safe when you’re out and about.

Another stellar key safe from the trusted team at Master Lock, the 5420EURD select access lock box is a formidable bit of kit. If you don’t fancy drilling into your wall or it’s not possible to mount your key safe, this is like a padlock with benefits.

Featuring a snug hinged weatherproof cover and sturdy steel construction, this is a tough and lockable key store. It won’t get damaged by the wind and rain and has space for four large keys inside.

I really like the removable shackle on this key safe. It means you can fit the entire assembly over a doorknob or on a railing if you need to. It makes this key safe wonderfully versatile, an ideal solution for estate agents, holiday home rentals or other times when temporary access is needed.

The four-digit combination lock feels completely solid and clicks round with positive stops on the numbers. I think this is an ingenious way to temporarily give access to someone, or when you can’t permanently attach a key safe to a wall.