Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Operating segments Operating Segments [Member] Corporate, Non-Segment Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] U.S. Rental Car U.S. Car Rental [Member] U.S. Car Rental [Member] International Rental Car International Car Rental [Member] International Car Rental [Member] All Other Operations Other Segments [Member] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Acquisition accounting Purchase Accounting [Member] Represents the purchase accounting effects of the acquisition on the results of operations relating to increased depreciation and amortization of tangible and intangible assets and accretion of revalued workers' compensation and public liability and property damage liabilities. Also represents the purchase accounting effects of subsequent acquisitions on the results of operations relating to increased amortization of intangible assets. Debt-related charges Non Cash Debt Charges [Member] Represents non-cash debt charges relating to the amortization and write-off of deferred debt financing costs and debt discounts. Loss On Extinguishment of Debt [Member] Loss On Extinguishment of Debt [Member] Loss On Extinguishment of Debt [Member] Restructuring and restructuring related charges Restructuring and Restructuring Related Charges [Member] Restructuring and Restructuring Related Charges [Member] Sale of CAR, Inc. Common Stock Sale of CAR, Inc. Common Stock [Member] Sale of CAR, Inc. Common Stock [Member] Impairment charges and asset write-downs Impairment in Value of Assets [Member] Represents amount of the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of an asset to an amount that can be expected to be realized or recovered. Finance and Information Technology Transformation Costs Finance and Information Technology Transformation Costs [Member] Finance and Information Technology Transformation Costs [Member] Other Other Income (Expense) [Member] Other Income (Expense) [Member] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] 7.50% Senior Notes due October 2018 Senior Notes 7 Point 50 Percent Due October 2018 [Member] Represents the 7.50 percent senior notes due in October 2018. European Fleet Notes European Fleet Notes [Member] Represents the European fleet notes. Reconciliation of adjusted pre-tax income to income (loss) before income taxes Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items] Number of reportable segments Number of Reportable Segments Revenues Revenues Adjusted Pre-Tax Income (Loss) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Adjustments to Pre-Tax Income Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Adjustments to Pre-Tax Income Adjustments from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract] Adjustments from Segment Totals to Consolidated [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Adjusted pre-tax income Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Redemption premium Redemption Premium Interest rate (as a percentage) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Additional reserve established Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles and lease charges, net Cost of Services Depreciation and Lease Charges Represents 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. It further includes lease charges paid during the reporting period. Assets Assets Assets of discontinued operations Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets Equity [Abstract] Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] Discontinued Operations Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block] Summary of contribution of reportable segments to revenues and adjusted pre-tax income (loss) and the reconciliation to consolidated amounts Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Loss Contingencies [Table] Loss Contingencies [Table] Other (income) expense, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Domain] Litigation Case [Domain] Concession Fee Recoveries Concession Fee Recoveries [Member] Concession Fee Recoveries [Member] French Road Tax French Road Tax [Member] French Road Tax [Member] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Restitution Fund Restitution Fund [Member] Restitution Fund [Member] Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis] Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis] Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain] Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain] Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry, France Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry, France [Member] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Loss Contingencies [Line Items] Public liability and property damage 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 Litigation settlement, interest Litigation Settlement Interest Litigation settlement, expense Litigation Settlement, Expense Payments for other taxes Payments for Other Taxes Revenue Earning Vehicles [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- 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. Revenue Earning Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Revenue earning vehicles Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Gross Less: Accumulated depreciation Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Accumulated Depreciation Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Excluding Assets Held for Sale Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Excluding Assets Held for Sale Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Excluding Assets Held for Sale Revenue earning vehicles held for sale, net Assets Held-for-sale, Not Part of Disposal Group, Current, Other Revenue earning vehicles, net Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Net Depreciation of revenue earning equipment Cost of Services, Depreciation (Gain) loss on disposal of revenue earning equipment Gain (Loss) on Sale of Leased Assets, Net, Operating Leases Rents paid for vehicles leased Operating Leases, Rent Expense Depreciation of revenue earning equipment and lease charges, net Depreciation rate changes 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. Accumulated depreciation increase in the period Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant and Equipment, Period Increase (Decrease) Discontinued Operations Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Disclosure [Abstract] Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table] Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Guarantor Subsidiaries Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Parent Parent Company [Member] Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Restatement Adjustment Restatement Adjustment [Member] Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis] Adjustments for Error Corrections [Axis] Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain] Adjustments for Error Correction [Domain] Prior Period Misstatements Corrected in Current Period Prior Period Misstatements Corrected in Current Period [Member] Prior Period Misstatements Corrected in Current Period [Member] Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items] Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items] Prepaid expenses and other assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule or Description of Weighted Average Discount Rate Schedule or Description of Weighted Average Discount Rate [Table Text Block] Components of net periodic pension and postretirement expense Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Additional Paid-In Capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Due From Affiliate Due From Affiliate [Member] Due From Affiliate [Member] Accumulated Deficit Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance at the beginning of the period Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Balance at the beginning of the period (Shares) Shares, Issued Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Due from affiliate Stockholders' Equity, Due From Affiliate Stockholders' Equity, Due From Affiliate Dividends paid to Old Hertz Holdings Dividends, Common Stock to Parent This element represents the aggregate cash, stock, and paid-in-kind dividends declared for parent company shareholders during the period. Other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Stock-based employee compensation charges Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Old Hertz Holdings common shares issued to directors Stock Issued During Period, Value, Directors Value of stock issued during period to directors as part of stock incentive plan. Distribution of Herc Rentals Inc Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Dividends in Excess of Retained Earnings Balance at the end of the period (Shares) Balance at the end of the period Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Table Text Block] Components of Debt Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Tax Contingency [Table] Income Tax Contingency [Table] Forecast Scenario, Forecast [Member] Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] Effective tax rate (as percent) Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Tax provision (benefit) Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Decrease in valuation allowance Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Termination benefits Employee Severance [Member] Impairments and asset write-downs Restructuring Consultant Costs [Member] Represents consultation costs associated with the exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan. Facility closure and lease obligation costs Facility Closing and Lease Obligation Cost [Member] Closing of a facility and lease obligation cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan. Other Other Restructuring [Member] Restructuring Cost by Income Statement Location [Axis] Restructuring Cost by Income Statement Location [Axis] The location and amount of restructuring cost in the statement of financial performance. Restructuring Cost by Income Statement Location [Domain] Restructuring Cost by Income Statement Location [Domain] The location of the restructuring costs in the income statement. Direct vehicle and operating Direct Operating Expense [Member] The allocation (or location) of expense to (in) direct operating costs. Selling, general and administrative Selling, General and Administrative Expense [Member] The allocation (or location) of expense to (in) selling, general and administrative expenses. Corporate Segment Reconciling Items [Member] Restructuring details Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring and related expected costs Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Restructuring costs Restructuring Charges Restructuring reserve Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Beginning balance Restructuring Reserve Charges incurred Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost Cash payments Payments for Restructuring Other non-cash changes Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment Ending balance Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Hertz Global Holdings Hertz Global Holdings [Member] Represents information pertaining to Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (previously known as CCMG Holdings, Inc.), which is the ultimate parent company of the entity. Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Due from affiliates Due from Related Parties Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Other Corporate Debt Other Corporate Debt [Member] Represents other corporate debt not otherwise separately disclosed in the taxonomy. Fleet Debt Fleet Debt [Member] Represents the fleet debt. Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 1 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Level 3 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Building Building [Member] Land Land [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] Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance Long-term Debt, Gross Aggregate Fair Value Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure Assets held for sale, fair value Assets Held-for-sale, Long Lived, Fair Value Disclosure Decrease in assets held-for-sale Increase (Decrease) in Assets Held-for-sale Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table] Condensed Financial Statements [Table] Eliminations Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Restricted cash and cash equivalents: Vehicle and Non-vehicle Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Receivables, net of allowance Accounts Receivable, Net Inventories, net Inventory, Net Revenue earning vehicles, net Property and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Investment in subsidiaries, net Investments in Subsidiaries Represents the investments in consolidated subsidiaries. Other intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Goodwill Goodwill Total assets