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U.S. Fleet Medium Term Notes Us Fleet Variable Medium Term Notes [Member] Represents the U.S. fleet medium term notes. HVF Series 2010-1 Us Fleet Medium Term Notes 2010 Series 1 [Member] Represents the U.S. fleet medium term notes series 2010-1 notes. 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Fixed charge coverage ratio number of quarters Debt Instrument, Covenant Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Number of Quarters Represents the number of quarters most recently ended for which the Company's credit group would be subject to a specified fixed charge coverage ratio, if the borrowers fail to maintain certain levels of borrowing base availability under the financial covenants. 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Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax (provision) benefit Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries, net of tax Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, Net of Tax Net income (loss) from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) from discontinued operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) attributable to Hertz Global Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Disclosure [Abstract] Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Disclosure [Abstract] Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Annual Condensed Consolidating Financial Information Guarantor and Non Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] The entire disclosure for condensed financial information, including the financial position, cash flows, and the results of operations. 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Stock Option Equity Option [Member] Restricted Stock Units RSU and Performance Stock Units PSU Restricted Stock Units RSU and Performance Stock Units PSU [Member] Restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance stock units (PSUs) as awarded by a company to their employees as a form of incentive compensation. 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Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block] Recent Issued Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Impairment losses during the period Goodwill, Impairment Loss Amortization of other intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Expected amortization expense in 2019 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months Expected amortization expense in 2020 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two Expected amortization expense in 2021 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three Expected amortization expense in 2022 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four Expected amortization expense in 2023 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Expected amortization expense thereafter Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five Income Statement [Abstract] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Revenues: Revenues [Abstract] Worldwide vehicle rental Revenue Car Rental Revenues from all company-operated car rental operations, including charges to customers for the reimbursement of costs incurred relating to airport concession fees and vehicle license fees, the fueling of vehicles and the sale of loss or collision damage waivers, liability insurance coverage and other products. 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Liabilities [Abstract] Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract] Deferred Tax Assets: Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract] Employee benefit plans Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits Net operating loss carry forwards Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards Federal, state and foreign local tax credit carry forwards Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Other Accrued and prepaid expenses Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals Total Deferred Tax Assets Deferred Tax Assets, Gross Less: Valuation Allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Total Net Deferred Tax Assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance Deferred Tax Liabilities: Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract] Depreciation on tangible assets Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment Intangible assets Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets Total Deferred Tax Liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross Net deferred tax liability - Hertz Global Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net Schedule of lease expenses Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block] Schedule of minimum obligations under existing agreements Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Recurring Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Money market funds and time deposits Money Market Funds [Member] Equity securities Equity and Other Securities [Member] Equity and Other Securities [Member] Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Level 3 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value Cash received from the exercise of stock options Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Fair value of options that vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Tax benefit realized on exercise of stock options Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Exercise of Stock Options Revenue Earning Vehicles [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Components of Revenue Earning Vehicles Depreciation of revenue earning equipment and lease charges Schedule of Depreciation on Revenue Earning Equipment and Lease Charges [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the depreciation on revenue earning equipment and lease charges. Revenue earning equipment includes cars, equipment and other equipment which are given on rental or lease. Lease charges include rents paid for vehicles leased. Impact of depreciation rate changes Impact of Depreciation Rate Changes [Table Text Block] Impact of Depreciation Rate Changes [Table Text Block] Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] Disclosure of the carrying value of amortizable finite-lived intangible assets, including the disclosure of the carrying value of indefinite-lived intangible assets not subject to amortization, excluding goodwill, in total and by major class. Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] U.S. Car Rental U.S. Car Rental [Member] U.S. Car Rental [Member] Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Represents the name of each major class of finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets by such attributes as gross and net carrying amount, accumulated amortization and weighted average useful life. Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Domain] Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Domain] The major class of finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets. Trade name Trade Names [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Customer-related Customer Relationships [Member] Concession rights Concession Agreement [Member] Represent the details pertaining to concession agreements. Technology-based intangibles Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member] Other intangible assets Other Intangible Assets [Member] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Other indefinite-lived intangible assets Franchise Rights [Member] Disclosure of other intangible assets Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill) Amortization of intangible assets Amortizable intangible assets: Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] Gross Carrying Amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] Carrying Amount Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Total Other intangible assets Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] Gross Carrying Amount Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill Gross Sum of the gross carrying amounts before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of all finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets having statutory or estimated useful lives. Net Carrying Value Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Document And Entity Information [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Public Float Entity Public Float Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Disclosure -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Parent (The Hertz Corporation) Subsidiary Issuer [Member] Guarantor Subsidiaries Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Revenue earning vehicles expenditures Payments to Acquire Revenue Earning Equipment Cash outflow resulting from payments for acquiring revenue earning assets which includes cars, equipment and other which are given on rentals or lease. Proceeds from disposal of revenue earning vehicles Proceeds from Sale of Revenue Earning Equipment Cash inflow resulting from proceeds from sale of revenue earning assets which includes cars, equipment and other which are given on rentals or lease. Capital asset expenditures, non-vehicle Payments to Acquire Other Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from property and other equipment disposed of or to be disposed of Proceeds from Sale of Other Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from sale of Brazil Operations, net of retained cash Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested Payments to Acquire Investments Payments to Acquire Investments Sales of marketable securities Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments Payments for (Proceeds from) Businesses and Interest in Affiliates Payments for (Proceeds from) Businesses and Interest in Affiliates Acquisitions, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Other Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Capital contributions to subsidiaries Capital Contributions to Subsidiaries The cash outflow associated with capital contributions to subsidiaries. Return of capital from subsidiaries Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital Loan to Parent/Guarantor from Non-Guarantor Proceeds From (Payment Of) Loan to Parent from Non Guarantor from Investing Activities Represents the (cash inflow from) loan to parent from non-guarantor from investing activities. Repayments of loans with Hertz Repayments of Related Party Debt Proceeds from loans with Hertz Proceeds from Related Party Debt Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Repayments of debt Payment of financing costs Payments of Financing Costs Early redemption premium payment Early Repayment of Senior Debt Transfers from discontinued entities Transfer From Discontinued Operations Transfer From Discontinued Operations Capital contributions received from parent Proceeds from Contributions from Parent Loan to Parent/Guarantor from Non-Guarantor Increase (Decrease) in Due to Affiliates Payment of dividends and return of capital Payment of Dividends and Return of Capital Payment of Dividends and Return of Capital Advances to Hertz Global/Old Hertz Holdings Origination of Notes Receivable from Related Parties Other Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Contributions from noncontrolling interests Proceeds from Contributions from Affiliates Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents from continuing operations Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents during the period from continuing operations Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Exchange Rate Effect Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Discontinued Operations Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the period from discontinued operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations Total cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents HVF II U.S. Vehicle Variable Funding Notes HFLF Variable Funding Notes Australian Securitization Australian Securitization [Member] Represents the Australian securitization. Capitalized Leases Capital Lease Obligations [Member] New Zealand Revolving Credit Facility New Zealand Revolving Credit Facility [Member] New Zealand Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Remaining capacity Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Schedule of Net Funded Status Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Included in Financial Statements and Assumptions Used Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Included in Financial Statements and Assumptions Used [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of amounts included in the consolidated balance sheet and statement of operations. It also discloses the assumptions used to determine the benefit obligation for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans. Schedule of Net Benefit Costs Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block] Schedule of Multiemployer Plans Schedule of Multiemployer Plans [Table Text Block] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] Foreign Currency Items Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] Unrealized Losses on Terminated Net Investment Hedges Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] Realized/Unrealized Gains on Available for Sale Securities Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward] AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] Beginning Balance Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax Reclassification of income tax effects to accumulated deficit resulting from the Tax Cuts and Job Act Reclassification from Other Comprehensive Income, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Current Period, Net of Tax Reclassification from Other Comprehensive Income, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Current Period, Net of Tax Ending Balance Schedule of Extinguishment of Debt [Table] Schedule of Extinguishment of Debt [Table] 4.375% Senior Notes due January 2019 European Fleet Notes, 4.375 Percent, Due January 2019 [Member] European Fleet Notes, 4.375 Percent, Due January 2019 [Member] Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items] Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items] Loss on extinguishment of debt Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Net income (loss) Net income (loss) from continuing operations Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles, net Cost of Services Depreciation as Adjusted for Gain (Loss) upon Disposal The expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of a tangible asset used in providing revenue generating services over the asset's useful life, as adjusted to include the gain or loss on the disposal of revenue earning equipment. Depreciation and amortization, non-vehicle Depreciation, Nonproduction Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount (premium) Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts Stock-based compensation charges Share-based Compensation Provision for receivables allowance Provision for Doubtful Accounts Deferred income taxes, net Deferred Income Tax Noncash Expense (Benefit) The noncash component of income tax expense for the period representing the increase (decrease) in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations. Impairment charges and asset write-downs Asset Impairment Charges (Gain) loss on marketable securities Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments Other Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement Changes in assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Non-vehicle receivables Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Inventories, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets The net change during the reporting period in the aggregate value of all inventory held by the reporting entity, associated with underlying transactions that are classified as operating activities and the net change during the reporting period in the value of this group of assets within the working capital section. Non-vehicle accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accrued liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Accrued taxes, net Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Public liability and property damage Increase (Decrease) in Public Liability and Property Damage The net change during the reporting period in the liability for public liability and property damage expenses incurred but not paid. Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Purchases of marketable securities Return of (investment in) equity investment Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Purchase of treasury shares Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period Cash flows from discontinued operations: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations [Abstract] Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the period from discontinued operations Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information for continuing operations: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash paid during the period for: Cash Flow Cash Paid During Period [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Interest, net of amounts capitalized: Interest Paid, Net Income taxes, net of refunds Income Taxes Paid Supplemental disclosures of non-cash information for continuing operations: Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract] Purchases of revenue earning vehicles included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, net of incentives Purchases of Revenue Earning Equipment Incurred but not Yet Paid Future cash outflow to pay for purchases of revenue earning equipment that have occurred. Sales of revenue earning vehicles included in receivables Sales of Revenue Earning Equipment Earned but not Received Future cash inflow resulting from the sale of revenue earning equipment. Sales of property and other equipment included in receivables Sales of Property and Equipment Earned but not Received Future cash inflow resulting from the sale of property and equipment. Purchases of non-vehicle capital assets included in accounts payable Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Revenue earning vehicles and non-vehicle capital assets acquired through capital lease Capital Lease Obligations Incurred Receivable on sale of Brazil Operations Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Amount of Consideration Received Non-cash dividend paid to affiliate Dividends Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Contingencies and Off-Balance Sheet Commitments Commitments Contingencies and Guarantees [Text Block] Schedule of Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Table] Schedule of Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Table] The disclosure related to the property under a leasing agreement, and available for lease. International Car Rental International Car Rental [Member] International Car Rental [Member] Revenue earning equipment Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Net increase (decrease) in depreciation expense Increase (Decrease) in Depreciation Expense Represents the net increase (decrease) in depreciation expenses primarily due to the revision of depreciation rates on a quarterly basis, based on management's routine review of the present and estimated future market conditions and their effect on residual values at the time of disposal. Stock Incentive Plan and Omnibus Plan Stock Incentive Plan and Omnibus Plan [Member] Stock Incentive Plan and Omnibus Plan [Member] Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Outstanding beginning balance (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures Exercised (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Forfeited or Expired (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period Outstanding ending balance (in shares) Exercisable (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Outstanding beginning balance (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Forfeited or Expired (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding ending balance (in dollars per share) Exercisable (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Weighted average remaining contractual term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Weighted average remaining contractual term, Exercisable Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate intrinsic value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Aggregate intrinsic value, Exercisable Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block] Outstanding beginning balance (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Vested (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Forfeited or Expired (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Other than Options Forfeitures and Expirations in Period For presentations that combine terminations, the number of shares under awards under than options that were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the award plan or that expired. Outstanding ending balance (in shares) Weighted-Average Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract] Outstanding beginning balance (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited or Expired (In dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Other than Options Forfeitures and Expirations in Period Weighted Average Exercise Price The weighted average exercise price associated with equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited or expired during the reporting period. Outstanding ending balance (in dollars per share) Aggregate intrinsic value, Outstanding Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Outstanding Intrinsic Value The intrinsic value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Herc Holdings HERC [Member] HERC [Member] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Domain] Litigation Case [Domain] Governmental Investigations Governmental Investigations [Member] Governmental Investigations [Member] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Liability recorded for public liability and property damage matters Public and Property Damage Liability Carrying value of obligations as of balance sheet date for public liability and property damage on self-insured vehicles and equipment. Litigation settlement amount Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] All Other Operations Other Segments [Member] Changes in goodwill, by segment Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill Goodwill [Roll Forward] Balance at the beginning of the period, Goodwill Goodwill, Gross Accumulated impairment losses at the beginning of the period Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Net goodwill, balance at the beginning of the period Goodwill Goodwill acquired and other changes during the period Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments Total Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease) Balance at the end of the period, Goodwill Accumulated impairment losses at the end of the period Net goodwill, balance at the end of the period Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Restructuring Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes Basic (in dollars per share) Diluted (in dollars per share) ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Total receivables, net Accounts Receivable, Net Prepaid expenses and other assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Revenue earning vehicles: Vehicles Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Cars Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Cars Less: accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Cars Accumulated Depreciation, Cars Total revenue earning vehicles, net Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Net Property and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Intangible assets, net Goodwill Total assets Assets LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Total accounts payable Accounts Payable Accrued liabilities Accrued Liabilities Accrued taxes, net Taxes Payable Total debt Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Public liability and property damage Deferred income taxes, net Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, no shares issued and outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $0.01 par value, 86 and 86 shares issued, respectively and 84 and 84 shares outstanding, respectively Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Due from affiliate Stockholders' Equity, Receivable From Affiliate Stockholders' Equity, Receivable From Affiliate Accumulated deficit Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Treasury stock, at cost, 2 shares and 2 shares, respectively Treasury Stock, Value Stockholders' equity attributable to Hertz Global Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Noncontrolling interests Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total stockholders' equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Equity and Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Hertz Global Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] 767 Auto Leasing, LLC 767 Auto Leasing, LLC [Member] 767 Auto Leasing, LLC [Member] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Sale of Marketable Securities Sale of Marketable Securities [Member] Sale of Marketable Securities [Member] Master Loan Agreement Master Loan Agreement [Member] Master Loan Agreement [Member] Tax Related Liability Tax Related Liability [Member] Tax Related Liability [Member] Master Motor Vehicle Lease and Management Agreement Master Motor Vehicle Lease and Management Agreement [Member] Master Motor Vehicle Lease and Management Agreement [Member] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] American Entertainment Properties Corp. [Member] American Entertainment Properties Corp. [Member] American Entertainment Properties Corp. [Member] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Purchases from related party Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party Due from related parties Due from Related Parties Number of vehicles sold Related Party Transaction, Number of Vehicles Sold Related Party Transaction, Number of Vehicles Sold Operating income or loss, percent Variable Interest Entity, Measure of Activity, Operating Income or Loss, Percent Variable Interest Entity, Measure of Activity, Operating Income or Loss, Percent Numerator: Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic [Abstract] Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Net income (loss) from discontinued operations Denominator: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract] Basic weighted average common shares (in shares) Stock options, RSUs and PSUs (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Weighted average shares used to calculate diluted earnings per share (in shares) Antidilutive stock options, RSUs, PSUs and conversion shares (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Earnings (loss) per share: Earnings Per Share, Calculated [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Basic earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations (in dollars per share) Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Basic earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share) Diluted earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations (in dollars per share) Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Diluted earnings (loss) per share (in dollars per share) Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Background Disclosure [Abstract] None. No documentation exists for this element. Background Nature of Operations [Text Block] Current: Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) State and local Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Total current Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Deferred: Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) State and local Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total deferred Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total provision Non-vested Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Non-vested beginning balance (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Nonvested Number The number of non-vested stock options that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Vested (in shares) Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Vested in Period The number of stock options that vested during the reporting period. Forfeited (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period Non-vested ending balance (in shares) Non-vested Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward] Non-vested beginning balance (in dollars per share) Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Nonvested Weighted Average Exercise Price The weighted-average exercise price of non-vested options that are outstanding as of the balance sheet date under the stock option plans. 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Proceeds from disposals Proceeds from Sale of Revenue Earning Equipment and Productive Assets Cash inflow resulting from proceeds from sale of revenue earning assets which includes cars, equipment and other which are given on rentals or lease, and the cash inflow from the sale of property, plant and equipment (capital expenditures), software, and other intangible assets. 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NOL carry forward, valuation allowance Operating Loss Carryforwards, Valuation Allowance NOL carry forward with indefinite carry forward period Operating Loss Carryforwards Not Subject to Expiration The amount of net operating loss carryforwards available to reduce future taxable income, which are not subject to expiration dates. 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