Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] CAR, Inc CAR, Inc [Member] CAR, Inc [Member] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Hertz Franchises Certain Hertz Branded Franchises [Member] Certain Hertz Branded Franchises [Member] Dollar Thrifty Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc [Member] Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc [Member] Acquisition Business Acquisition [Line Items] Payments to acquire business Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross Acquired fleets and contract and concession rights Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net Equity method investment Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments Ownership percentage Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Number of shares issued in transaction Sale of Stock, Number of Shares Issued in Transaction Net sales proceeds Equity Method Investment, Net Sales Proceeds Realized gain (loss) Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Corporate Debt Corporate Debt Securities [Member] Senior Term Facility Senior Term Facility [Member] Represents the senior term facility. Senior ABL Facility Senior Assets Based Line of Credit Facility [Member] Represents the senior asset backed line of credit facility. Promissory Notes Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] 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. U.S. Fleet Medium Term Notes Us Fleet Variable Medium Term Notes [Member] Represents the U.S. fleet medium term notes. U.S. Fleet Medium Term Notes Series 2009-2 Notes Us Fleet Medium Term Notes 2009 Series 2 [Member] Represents the U.S. fleet medium term notes series 2009-2 notes. U.S. Fleet Medium Term Notes Series 2010-1 Notes Us Fleet Medium Term Notes 2010 Series 1 [Member] Represents the U.S. fleet medium term notes series 2010-1 notes. U.S. Fleet Medium Term Notes Series 2011-1 Notes Us Fleet Medium Term Notes 2011 Series 1 [Member] Represents the U.S. fleet medium term notes series 2011-1 notes. U.S. Fleet Medium Term Notes Series 2013-1 Notes US Fleet Medium Term Notes 2013 Series 1 [Member] US Fleet Medium Term Notes 2013 Series 1 [Member] RCFC U.S. ABS Program RCFC U.S. ABS Program [Member] RCFC U.S. ABS Program [Member] RCFC Series 2011-1 Notes RCFC Series 2011-1 Notes [Member] RCFC Series 2011-1 Notes [Member] RCFC Series 2011-2 Notes RCFC Series 2011-2 Notes [Member] RCFC Series 2011-2 Notes [Member] HVF II U.S. ABS Program HVF II U.S. ABS Program [Member] HVF II U.S. ABS Program [Member] HVF II Series 2013-A Notes, Class A HVF II Series 2013-A Notes, Class A [Member] HVF II Series 2013-A Notes, Class A [Member] HVF II Series 2013-B Notes, Class A HVF II Series 2013-B Notes, Class A [Member] HVF II Series 2013-B Notes, Class A [Member] HVF II Series 2014-A Notes, Class A HVF II Series 2014-A Notes, Class A [Member] HVF II Series 2014-A Notes, Class A [Member] HVF II Us Fleet Variable Medium Term Notes HVF II Us Fleet Variable Medium Term Notes [Member] HVF II Us Fleet Variable Medium Term Notes [Member] Us Fleet Medium Term Notes 2015 Series 1 Us Fleet Medium Term Notes 2015 Series 1 [Member] Us Fleet Medium Term Notes 2015 Series 1 [Member] Us Fleet Medium Term Notes 2015 Series 2 Us Fleet Medium Term Notes 2015 Series 2 [Member] Us Fleet Medium Term Notes 2015 Series 2 [Member] Us Fleet Medium Term Notes 2015 Series 3 Us Fleet Medium Term Notes 2015 Series 3 [Member] Us Fleet Medium Term Notes 2015 Series 3 [Member] Donlen ABS Program Donlen ABS Program [Member] Donlen ABS Program [Member] HFLF Series 2013-2 Notes HFLF Series 2013-2 Notes [Member] HFLF Series 2013-2 Notes [Member] HFLF Medium Term Notes HFLF Medium Term Notes [Member] HFLF Medium Term Notes [Member] HFLF Series 2013-A Notes HFLF Series 2013-A Notes [Member] HFLF Series 2013-A Notes [Member] HFLF Series 2014-1 Notes HFLF Series 2014-1 Notes [Member] HFLF Series 2014-1 Notes [Member] HFLF Series 2015-1 Notes HFLF Series 2015-1 Notes [Member] HFLF Series 2015-1 Notes [Member] Other Fleet Debt Other Fleet Debt [Member] Represents other fleet debt not otherwise separately disclosed in the taxonomy. U.S. Fleet Financing Facility Us Fleet Financing Facility [Member] Represents the U.S. fleet financing facility. European Revolving Credit Facility European Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Represents the European revolving credit facility. European Fleet Notes European Fleet Notes [Member] Represents the European fleet notes. European Securitization European Securitization [Member] Represents the European securitization. Canadian Securitization Canadian Securitization [Member] Represents the Canadian securitization. Australian Securitization Australian Securitization [Member] Represents the Australian securitization. Brazilian Fleet Financing Brazilian Fleet Financing Facility [Member] Represents the Brazilian fleet financing facility. Capitalized Leases Capital Lease Obligations [Member] Senior Notes Senior Notes [Member] 4.25% Senior Notes due April 2018 Senior Notes 4 Point 25 Percent Due April 2018 [Member] Senior Notes 4 Point 25 Percent Due April 2018 [Member] 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. 6.75% Senior Notes due April 2019 Senior Notes 6 Point 75 Percent Due April 2019 [Member] Represents the 6.75 percent senior notes due in April 2019. 5.875% Senior Notes due October 2020 Senior Notes 5 Point 875 Percent Due October 2020 [Member] Senior Notes 5 Point 875 Percent Due October 2020 [Member] 7.375% Senior Notes due January 2021 Senior Notes 7 Point 375 Percent Due January 2021 [Member] Represents the 7.375 percent senior notes due in January 2021. 6.25% Senior Notes due October 2022 Senior Notes 6.250 Percent Due 2022 [Member] Senior Notes 6.250 Percent Due 2022 [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] 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. Fixed charge coverage ratio Debt Instrument, Covenant Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Represents the specified fixed charge coverage ratio to which the company's credit group will be subjected to if the borrowers fail to maintain certain levels of borrowing base availability under the financial covenants. Average interest rate (as a percent) Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Outstanding principal Long-term Debt, Gross Unamortized Net (Discount) Premium Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net Debt Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Interest rate (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Financial Instruments [Abstract] Financial Instruments [Abstract] Offsetting Assets [Table] Offsetting Assets [Table] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Interest rate caps Interest Rate Cap [Member] Foreign exchange forward contracts Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Axis] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Balance Sheet Location [Domain] Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member] Offsetting Assets [Line Items] Offsetting Assets [Line Items] Gross assets Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Gross assets offset in Balance Sheet Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability Net recognized assets in Balance Sheet Derivative Asset Financial Instruments Derivative Asset, Not Offset, Policy Election Deduction Net Amount Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Offset Against Collateral, Net of Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Policy Election Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Stock Option Equity Option [Member] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Stock Incentive Plan and Omnibus Plan Stock Incentive Plan and Omnibus Plan [Member] Stock Incentive Plan and Omnibus Plan [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Outstanding at January 1, 2015 (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 at December 31, 2015 (in shares) Exercisable at December 31, 2015 (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 at January 1, 2015 (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 at December 31, 2015 (in dollars per share) Exercisable at December 31, 2015 (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 at December 31, 2015 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate intrinsic value, Outstanding Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Aggregate intrinsic value, Exercisable at December 31, 2015 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] Revenues Revenues Income (loss) before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Domain] Disposal Group Name [Domain] HERC HERC [Member] HERC [Member] Disposal Group Classification [Axis] Disposal Group Classification [Axis] Disposal Group Classification [Domain] Disposal Group Classification [Domain] Disposed of by Sale Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Domain] Geographical [Domain] FRANCE FRANCE SPAIN SPAIN Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Number of businesses divested Number of Businesses Divested Number of Businesses Divested Reclassification of foreign currency items to other (income) expense, net Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, before Tax Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] 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. 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-related intangibles Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member] Other 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] Trade name Trade Names [Member] Other Franchise Rights [Member] Disclosure of other intangible assets Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- 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) Stock-Based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss): Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, before Tax Reclassification of net unrealized gains on securities to prepaid expense and other assets Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, before Tax Net gain (loss) on defined benefit pension plans Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax Reclassification from other comprehensive income (loss) to selling, general and administrative expense for amortization of actuarial (gains) losses on defined benefit pension plans Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax Total other comprehensive income (loss), before income taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Income tax (provision) benefit related to net gains and losses on defined benefit pension plans Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Tax Income tax (provision) benefit related to reclassified amounts of net periodic costs on defined benefit pension plans Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Tax Total other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] 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] Beginning balance, shares Shares, Issued Beginning balance Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Due from affiliate Stockholders' Equity, Due From Affiliate Stockholders' Equity, Due From Affiliate Dividends paid to Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. 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) Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Stock-based employee compensation charges Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition 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. Ending balance, shares Ending balance 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 Realized from Exercise of Stock Options Accounting Policies [Abstract] Accounting Principals Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Principles of Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates and Assumptions Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Earning Equipment and Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Public Liability and Property Damage Self Insurance Reserve [Policy Text Block] Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Employee Benefits Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Pensions, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recoverability of Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Finite Lived Intangible Assets Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block] Financial Instruments Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Stock-Based Compensation Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Acquisitions Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Receivables Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block] Environmental Liabilities Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Asset Retirement Obligations Asset Retirement Obligations, Policy [Policy Text Block] Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] Advertising Advertising Cost, Policy, Expensed Advertising Cost [Policy Text Block] Concentration of Credit Risk Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recent Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Leases [Abstract] Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table] Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table] Operating Lease Agreement [Axis] Operating Lease Agreement [Axis] Represents the various types of operating lease agreements. Operating Lease Agreement [Domain] Operating Lease Agreement [Domain] Represents the list of operating lease agreements. Concession agreements and real estate leases Concession Agreement and Real Estate Leases [Member] Represent the details pertaining to concession agreements and real estate leases. Rents Real Estate Leases [Member] Represents the details pertaining to real estate leases. Concessions Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Revenue earning equipment, office and computer equipment Revenue Earning, Equipment and Office and Computer Equipment [Member] Represents the revenue earning equipment and office and computer equipment. Revenue earning equipment Revenue Earning Equipment [Member] Represents the revenue earning equipment. Office and computer equipment Office and Computer Equipment [Member] Represents the office and computer equipment. Lease and Concession Agreements Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] Rents Operating Leases, Rent Expense Concession fees: Operating Leases Concession Fees [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Minimum fixed obligations Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals Additional amounts, based on revenues Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Contingent Rentals Total Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Gross Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Gross Sublease income Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Sublease Rentals Total Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net Minimum obligations under existing agreements Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] 2016 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months 2017 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years 2018 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years 2019 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years 2020 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years After 2020 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter Total Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Revenue earning equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease Property and other equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Other intangible assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill Goodwill Goodwill Total Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Taxes on Income (Loss) Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Tax Rate Reconciliation [Abstract] Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract] Statutory Federal Tax Rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent Foreign tax rate differential Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent Change in state statutory rates, net of federal income tax benefit Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent Federal and foreign permanent differences Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Percent Withholding taxes Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation withholding Taxes This element represents the portion of the difference between total income tax expense (benefit) as reported in the Income Statement and the expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations attributed to withholding taxes. Uncertain tax positions Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Percent Change in valuation allowance Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Disposition of Business, Percent Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Disposition of Business, Percent All other items, net Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent Effective Tax Rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Disclosure -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Schedule of Condensed Financial Statements [Table] Condensed Financial Statements [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Parent Parent Company [Member] Guarantor Subsidiaries Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Eliminations Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] 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 Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts Accounts Receivable, Net Due from Hertz Affiliate Due from Related Parties Inventories, net Inventory, Net Prepaid expenses and other assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Revenue earning equipment, net Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, 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 Total assets Assets LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Due to Hertz affiliate Due to Affiliate Accounts payable Accounts Payable Accrued liabilities Accrued Liabilities Accrued taxes, net Taxes Payable 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. Deferred taxes on income, net Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net Total liabilities Liabilities Equity: Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Total equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table] Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table] 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] Post Acquisition Accounting Adjustment Post Acquisition Accounting Adjustment [Member] Post Acquisition Accounting Adjustment [Member] Concession Fee Recoveries Concession Fee Recoveries [Member] Concession Fee Recoveries [Member] Adjustment to Obligations for Uncollected Customer Fees Adjustment to Obligations for Uncollected Customer Fees [Member] Adjustment to Obligations for Uncollected Customer Fees [Member] Capitalization and Timing of Depreciation or Non-Fleet Expenditures Capitalization and Timing of Depreciation or Non-Fleet Expenditures [Member] Capitalization and Timing of Depreciation or Non-Fleet Expenditures [Member] Other Immaterial Errors Other Immaterial Errors [Member] Other Immaterial Errors [Member] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Restatement Adjustment Restatement Adjustment [Member] Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items] Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items] Income (loss) before income taxes Compensation Expense and Tax Benefit Share-based Compensation [Abstract] Compensation expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Income tax benefit Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Total Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Employee Retirement Benefits Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives of Revenue-Earning Assets Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives of Revenue-Earning Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives of Revenue-Earning Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives of Depreciable Assets Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives of Depreciable Assets [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of estimated useful lives of assets based on which provisions for depreciation and amortization are computed on a straight-line basis. Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule I Condensed Financial Information of Registrant Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block] Summary of Critical and Significant Accounting Policies Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 1 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Subsequent Event [Member] HVF II Series 2016-1 Notes HVF II Series 2016-1 Notes [Member] HVF II Series 2016-1 Notes [Member] HVF II Series 2016-1 Notes, Class A HVF II Series 2016-1 Notes, Class A [Member] HVF II Series 2016-1 Notes, Class A [Member] HVF II Series 2016-1 Notes, Class B HVF II Series 2016-1 Notes, Class B [Member] HVF II Series 2016-1 Notes, Class B [Member] HVF II Series 2016-1 Notes, Class C HVF II Series 2016-1 Notes, Class C [Member] HVF II Series 2016-1 Notes, Class C [Member] HVF II Series 2016-1 Notes, Class D HVF II Series 2016-1 Notes, Class D [Member] HVF II Series 2016-1 Notes, Class D [Member] HVF II Series 2016-2 Notes, Class A HVF II Series 2016-2 Notes, Class A [Member] HVF II Series 2016-2 Notes, Class A [Member] HVF II Series 2016-2 Notes, Class B HVF II Series 2016-2 Notes, Class B [Member] HVF II Series 2016-2 Notes, Class B [Member] HVF II Series 2016-2 Notes, Class C HVF II Series 2016-2 Notes, Class C [Member] HVF II Series 2016-2 Notes, Class C [Member] HVF II Series 2016-2 Notes, Class D HVF II Series 2016-2 Notes, Class D [Member] HVF II Series 2016-2 Notes, Class D [Member] Affiliated Entity Affiliated Entity [Member] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Repayments of Debt Repayments of Debt Fair value of investment using quoted market prices Equity Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common Stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common Stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common Stock, shares outstanding Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block] Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block] Due from affiliate Total assets LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Due to Hertz affiliate Total liabilities Stockholders' equity: Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 3,000 shares authorized, 100 shares issued and outstanding Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Stockholders' Equity, Receivable 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 Total liabilities and equity Stock Transactions, Parenthetical Disclosures [Abstract] Stock Transactions, Parenthetical Disclosures [Abstract] Financial Instruments -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Financial Instruments Disclosure of Financial Instruments [Text Block] This element represents the disclosure related to the fair value measurements, derivatives and hedging instruments and other relevant disclosures pertaining to financial instruments. Income Statement [Abstract] Revenues: Revenues [Abstract] Worldwide car 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. Worldwide equipment rental Revenue Equipment Rental Revenue from all company-operated equipment rental operations, including amounts charged to customers for the fueling and delivery of equipment and sale of loss damage waivers. Equipment means industrial, construction and material handling equipment. All other operations Other Revenue, Net Total revenues Expenses: Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Direct operating Direct Operating Costs Depreciation of revenue earning equipment 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. Selling, general and administrative Selling, General and Administrative Expense Interest expense, net Interest Income (Expense), Net Other (income) expense, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total expenses Cost and Expenses, Including Interest Expense Total costs of sales, operating expenses, Interest and other expense for the period. Total income (loss) (Provision) benefit for taxes on income (loss) Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table] Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table] ITALY ITALY Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Domestic Tax Authority Domestic Tax Authority [Member] State and Local Jurisdiction State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] Foreign Tax Authority Foreign Tax Authority [Member] Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] Deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards NOL carryforwards Operating Loss Carryforwards, Net The sum of domestic, foreign and state and local operating loss carryforwards, net of tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws excluding expenses for equity-based compensation costs which are not reflected in deferred tax assets but have not yet been deducted for tax purposes as they can only be deducted for tax purposes when actual costs are incurred, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Federal NOL carry forwards Operating Loss Carryforwards Federal NOL carry forwards, related to excess tax deductions Operating Loss Carry forward Non-deductible Expense, Compensation and Benefits Share-Based Compensation Cost Estimated amount of equity-based compensation costs included in the total operating loss carryforward which are not reflected in deferred tax assets but have not yet been deducted for tax purposes as they can only be deducted for tax purposes when actual costs are incurred, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Associated tax benefits Operating Loss Carry Forward Unrecognized Excess Tax Benefit Related to Share-Based Compensation Cost Tax benefit associated with equity-based compensation costs included in the total operating loss carryforward which are not reflected in deferred tax assets but have not yet been deducted for tax purposes as they can only be deducted for tax purposes when actual costs are incurred, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. 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. Deferred tax assets associated with indefinite carry forward period Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Not Subject to Expiration NOL subject to expiration Operating Loss Carryforwards Subject to Expiration The amount of net operating loss carryforwards available to reduce future taxable income, which are subject to expiration dates. Deferred tax assets associated with NOL subject to expiration Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration Valuation allowance recorded against deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Remaining deferred tax assets to be realized Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance Effective tax rate Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Increase (Decrease) in Provision for Income Taxes Increase (Decrease) in Provision for Income Taxes Increase (Decrease) in Provision for Income Taxes Undistributed earnings in foreign subsidiaries Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries Tax liability including impact of foreign withholding taxes Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Amount of Unrecognized Deferred Tax Liability, Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries Total unrecognized tax benefits Unrecognized Tax Benefits Reversal of unrecognized tax benefits within next twelve months Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit Net, after-tax interest and penalties recognized Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense Net, after-tax interest and penalties accrued Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued AMT tax credits and other Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Alternative Minimum Tax Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] 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 equipment, 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-fleet Depreciation, Nonproduction Amortization and write-off of deferred financing costs Amortization of Financing Costs Amortization and write-off of debt discount (premium) Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium) Stock-based compensation charges Share-based Compensation (Gain) loss on disposal of business Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal Loss on extinguishment of debt Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt Provision for receivables allowance Provision for Doubtful Accounts Deferred taxes on income 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 Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness (Gain) loss on sale of shares in equity method investment Gain (Loss) on Sale of Equity Investments Other Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Receivables Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Inventories, 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. Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accrued liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Accrued taxes 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 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] Net change in restricted cash and cash equivalents Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Revenue earning equipment 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 equipment 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-fleet Payments to Acquire Other Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from disposal of property and other equipment Proceeds from Sale of Other Property, Plant, and Equipment Acquisitions, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Proceeds from disposal of business Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses Sales of (investment in) shares in equity method investment Advances to Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. Repayments of Related Party Debt Repayments from Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. Proceeds from Related Party Debt Other investing activities Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities 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] Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Repayments of long-term debt Repayments of Long-term Debt Short-term borrowings: Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt [Abstract] Proceeds Proceeds from Short-term Debt, Maturing in More than Three Months Payments Repayments of Short-term Debt, Maturing in More than Three Months Proceeds under the revolving lines of credit Proceeds from Lines of Credit Payments under the revolving lines of credit Repayments of Lines of Credit Payment of financing costs Payments of Financing Costs Dividend paid to Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. Payments of Dividends Advances to Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. Origination of Notes Receivable from Related Parties Other Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the period Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Continuing Operations Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: 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: Other Noncash Income (Expense) [Abstract] Purchases of revenue earning equipment included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities 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 equipment included in receivables Sales of Revenue Earning Equipment Earned but not Received Future cash inflow resulting from the sale of revenue earning equipment. Purchases of property and other equipment included in accounts payable Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid 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. Consideration for equity method investment Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Amount of Consideration Received Revenue earning equipment and property and equipment acquired through capital lease Capital Lease Obligations Incurred Non-cash dividend paid to affiliate Dividends 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] Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Depreciation of Revenue Earning Equipment and Lease Charges Disclosure [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. Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] U.S. car rental U.S. Car Rental [Member] U.S. Car Rental [Member] International car rental International Car Rental [Member] International Car Rental [Member] Worldwide equipment rental Equipment Rental [Member] Represents the business segment of the entity, equipment rental. This is the rental of industrial, construction and material handling equipment. Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Net increase (decrease) in depreciation expenses 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. Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits [Member] Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits [Member] Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis] Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis] Plan Asset Categories [Domain] Plan Asset Categories [Domain] Marketable securities Equity Securities [Member] Fixed Income Funds Fixed Income Funds [Member] Actively Managed Multi-Asset Funds Actively Managed Multi-Asset Funds [Member] Actively Managed Multi-Asset Funds [Member] Passive Equity Funds Passive Equity Funds [Member] Passive Equity Funds [Member] U.K. Equities UK Equity Securities [Member] Represents the information pertaining to UK equity securities. Passive Bond Funds Passive Bond Funds [Member] Passive Bond Funds [Member] Municipal Bonds Municipal Bonds [Member] Corporate Bonds Corporate Bond Securities [Member] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain] Pension Benefits Pension Plan [Member] Postretirement Benefits (U.S.) United States Postretirement Benefit Plan of US Entity [Member] Pension Benefits - Non-U.S. Foreign Pension Plan [Member] United States Qualified Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] United States Qualified Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] United States Qualified Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] U.K. Pension Plan Other Pension Plan [Member] U.S. Plan United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] United States Non-Qualified Pension Plan of US Entity United States Non-Qualified Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] United States Non-Qualified Pension Plan of US Entity [Member] U.K. UNITED KINGDOM Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual [Axis] Relationship to Entity [Domain] Relationship to Entity [Domain] Key officer postretirement car benefit plan Key Officer Postretirement Car Benefit Plan [Member] Represents the information pertaining to a key officer postretirement car benefit plan that provides the use of a vehicle for retired Senior Vice Presidents and above who have a minimum of 20 years of service and who retired at age 58 or above. Collective Bargaining Arrangement [Axis] Collective Bargaining Arrangement [Axis] Collective Bargaining Arrangement [Domain] Collective Bargaining Arrangement [Domain] Non collectively bargained members Non Collectively Bargained Members [Member] Non Collectively Bargained Members [Member] Collectively bargained members Collectively Bargained Members [Member] Collectively Bargained Members [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Employer matching contribution, percent of match, first three percent Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match, First Three Percent Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match, First Three Percent Employer matching contribution, percent of match, remaining two percent Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match, Remaining Two Percent Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match, Remaining Two Percent Number of non-qualified, unfunded pension plans Defined Benefit Plan, Unfunded Plan, Number Defined Benefit Plan, Unfunded Plan, Number Maximum annual contribution credit per employee, percent Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contribution Credit Per Employee, Percent Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contribution Credit Per Employee, Percent Service period Defined Benefit Plans, Requisite Service Period The period of service required to be eligible under the defined postretirement benefit plan. Retirement age Defined Benefit Plans, Retirement Age The age at retirement to be eligible under the defined postretirement benefit plan. Benefit period availability, post retirement Defined Benefit Plans Life Period of Participant Represents the eligible period of participant life postretirement. Eligible age Defined Benefit Plans, Eligible Age Represents the eligible age for car benefit postretirement. Provisions charged to income Pension Expense Defined contribution plan, costs recognized Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized Target plan asset allocations Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Expected return on plan assets, percent Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets, Percent Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets, Percent Total fair value of pension plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets Company contributions Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer Estimated employer contributions in next fiscal year Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year Segment Reporting [Abstract] 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] Domestic Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic Foreign Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign 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, 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 acquired during the period Goodwill, Acquired During Period Adjustments to previously recorded purchase price allocation Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments Other changes during the period Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Total changes in goodwill Goodwill, Period Increase (Decrease) Balance at the end of the period Accumulated impairment losses at the end of the period Net goodwill, balance at the end of the period Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements 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. Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract] Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract] Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract] Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract] Employee benefit plans Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits Net operating loss carry forwards 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 Total Net Deferred Tax Assets Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net [Abstract] Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net [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 Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Consolidating Financial Statements Disclosure [Abstract] Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Consolidating Financial Statements Disclosure [Abstract] Lease and Concession Agreements Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block] Multiemployer Benefit Plans, Disclosures [Axis] Multiemployer Benefit Plans, Disclosures [Axis] Reflects the description and required disclosures pertaining to the entity's multiemployer pension plans, by plan or groupings of similar plans. Multiemployer Benefit Plans, Disclosures [Domain] Multiemployer Benefit Plans, Disclosures [Domain] The name of the multiemployer plan, or a description of the plans grouped. Western Conference of Teamsters Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Fund [Member] Represents the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Fund, a multiemployer plan of the entity. Other Plans Other Seven Plans in Aggregate [Member] Represents the seven other Pension Fund, a multiemployer plan of the entity. Local 1034 Local 1034 Pension Fund [Member] Represents the Local 1034 Pension Fund, a multiemployer plan of the entity. Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] 2016 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months 2017 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two 2018 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three 2019 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four 2020 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five After 2020 Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter Total Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments Represents the amount of the aggregate benefits expected to be paid. Other Plans [Abstract] Other Plans [Abstract] Other Plans [Abstract] Aggregate period contributions Multiemployer Plan, Period Contributions Multiemployer plan, period contributions, percentage of total contributions to pension fund Multiemployer Plan, Period Contributions, Percentage of Total Contributions to Pension Fund Multiemployer Plan, Period Contributions, Percentage of Total Contributions to Pension Fund Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] Balance at January 1 Increase (Decrease) attributable to tax positions taken during prior periods Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Increase (Decrease) attributable to tax positions taken during the current year Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions Decrease attributable to settlements with taxing authorities Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities Balance at December 31 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] Receivables, net of allowance of $60 and $67, respectively Revenue earning equipment: Revenue Earning Equipment Gross [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Vehicles Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Cars Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Cars Less accumulated depreciation - vehicles Accumulated Depreciation, Cars Accumulated Depreciation, Cars Equipment Other Equipment, Gross Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of other equipment, which includes industrial, construction, material handling equipment and other equipment used for generating revenue. Less accumulated depreciation - equipment Accumulated Depreciation, Other Equipment The accumulated amount of depreciation related to other equipment, recognized as of balance date. Revenue earning equipment, net Property and other equipment: Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross [Abstract] Land, buildings and leasehold improvements SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross Service equipment and other Machinery and Equipment, Gross Less accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property and other equipment, net Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Due from affiliate Total equity Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Treasury Stock Treasury Stock [Member] Omnibus Plan Omnibus Plan [Member] Represents the information pertaining to the 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan which was approved by the entity's stockholders at the annual meeting of stockholders held on May 15, 2008 and amended and restated on May 27, 2010 and which provides for grants of both equity and cash awards, including non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance awards (shares and units), restricted stock, restricted stock units and deferred stock units to key executives, employees and non-management directors. 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. Employee Stock Employee Stock [Member] Restricted Stock Units Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Performance Stock Units Performance Stock Units [Member] Represents the performance stock units (PSUs) as awarded by a company to their employees as a form of incentive compensation. Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Number of shares authorized, reserved for issuance Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Number of shares available under prior plans Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted average outstanding (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 Award vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options, RSUs and PSUs granted Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Period for recognition of total unrecognized compensation cost Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Award exercise price not less than fair market value of shares of common stock Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Award Exercise Price Not Less than Fair Market Value of Shares of Common Stock Number Represents the number of shares of common stock, the grant date fair value of which should not exceed the per-share exercise price of the awards under the equity-based compensation plan. Expected term (years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Expected dividend yield Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Number of common stock shares for each unit granted Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Number of Common Stock Shares for Each Unit Granted Represents the number of shares of common stock that a participant has the right to receive on a specified future date for each unit granted under the plan. Options outstanding (in shares) Shares reserved for future issuance Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Axis] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Related Party Transaction [Domain] Agreements with Icahn Group Agreements with Icahn Group [Member] Agreements with Icahn Group [Member] 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. 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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. Restructuring charges Restructuring Charges [Member] Acquisition related costs and charges Acquisition-related Costs [Member] Integration expenses Integration Expenses [Member] Integration Expenses [Member] Equipment Rental spin-off costs Equipment Rental Spin-Off Costs [Member] Equipment Rental Spin-Off Costs [Member] Other Operating Income (Expense) Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member] Relocation costs Relocation Costs [Member] Relocation Costs [Member] Premiums paid on debt Premiums Paid on Debt [Member] Represents cost incurred for premiums paid on debt. 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Other Other Income (Expense) [Member] Other Income (Expense) [Member] Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member] Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Axis] Litigation Case [Domain] Litigation Case [Domain] French Road Tax French Road Tax [Member] French Road Tax [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. 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No documentation exists for this element. 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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. Relocation costs and temporary labor costs Employee Relocation [Member] Other Other Restructuring Costs [Member] Represents other charges associated with the exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a plan. 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 operating Direct Operating Expense [Member] The allocation (or location) of expense to (in) direct operating costs. 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US Mid Cap Equity Securities US Mid Cap Equity Securities [Member] Represents the information pertaining to U.S. mid-cap equity securities. US Small Cap Equity Securities US Small Cap Equity Securities [Member] Represents the information pertaining to U.S. small-cap equity securities. International Larg Cap Foreign Large Cap Equity Securities [Member] Represents the information pertaining to foreign large-cap equity securities. International Emerging Markets International Emerging Markets [Member] International Emerging Markets [Member] Asset-backed Securities Asset-backed Securities [Member] US Treasuries US Treasury Securities [Member] Government Bonds US Government Debt Securities [Member] Real Estate Bonds Real Estate Investment Trust [Member] Represents the information pertaining to investments in real estate investment trusts (REITs). Diversified Growth Funds Diversified Growth Funds [Member] Diversified Growth Funds [Member] Overseas Equities Foreign Overseas Equity Securities [Member] Represents the information pertaining to overseas equity market securities. Foreign Overseas Corporate Bond Securities Foreign Overseas Corporate Bond Securities [Member] Represents the information pertaining to overseas corporate bond securities. Index-Linked Gilts-Stocks Index Linked Gilts Stocks [Member] Represents the information pertaining to index linked gilts-stocks. 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Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Buildings Building [Member] Furniture and fixtures Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Capitalized internal use software Software Development [Member] Service cars and service equipment Service Cars and Service Equipment [Member] Represents the information pertaining to service cars and service equipment. Other intangible assets Cars Vehicles [Member] Other equipment Other Machinery and Equipment [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Useful lives of property, plant and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Revenue Earning Equipment Disclosure of Depreciation on Revenue Earning Equipment and Lease Charges [Text Block] This element encapsulates the entire disclosure pertaining to depreciation of 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. 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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) Weighted- Average Exercise Price 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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Ending Balance (in shares) Weighted-Average Fair Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract] Beginning Balance (in dollars per share) 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. 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. Additional Information Pertaining to RSU Activity Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] RSU Activity Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Award requisite service period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Requisite Service Period Property, Plant and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Depreciation on 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] Other comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive income (loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] Acquisitions and Divestitures Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Company's Cash Equivalents and Investments Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments [Table Text Block] Components of Debt Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Assets and Liabilities Measure on a Non-Recurring Basis Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block] Contingencies and Off-Balance Sheet Commitments Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Summary of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Schedule of gain (loss) on derivative instruments not designated as hedges recognized in income Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block] Offsetting Assets Offsetting Assets [Table Text Block] Offsetting Liabilities Offsetting Liabilities [Table Text Block] Accrued liabilities Accrued Liabilities [Member] Amounts recognized in balance sheet: Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract] Funded status of plan Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan Prior service credit (cost) Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax Net gain (loss) Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax Funded/(Unfunded) accrued pension or postretirement benefit Defined Benefit Plan, Unfunded Accrued Benefit Represents the unfunded accrued pension or postretirement benefit recognized as on balance sheet date. Net obligation recognized in the balance sheet Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive (income) loss Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Including Portion Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income The total amount of net periodic benefit cost for defined benefit plans for the period, including the portions recognized in earnings and the portions recognized in other comprehensive income during the reporting period. Estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss over the next fiscal year: Defined Benefit Plan, Amount to be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Next Fiscal Year [Abstract] Net gain (loss) Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss) Accumulated Benefit Obligation at December 31 Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation Weighted-average assumptions as of December 31 Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract] Discount rate (as a percent) Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate Expected return of assets (as a percent) Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation Expected Long Term Return on Assets An assumption as to the rate of return on plan assets reflecting the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide for the benefits included in the calculation of the benefit obligation. Average rate of increase in compensation (as a percent) Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase Initial health care cost trend rate (as a percent) Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation Initial Health Care Cost Trend Rate The assumed initial health care cost trend rate used to measure the benefit obligations. Ultimate health care cost trend rate (as a percent) Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate The benefit obligations ultimate trend rate for health care costs. Number of years to ultimate trend rate (in years) Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation Number of Years to Ultimate Trend Rate The number of years in which the benefit obligations ultimate health care cost trend rate is expected to be reached. Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost: Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract] Service cost Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost Interest cost Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost Expected return on plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets Net amortizations Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses) Settlement loss Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements Curtailment gain Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments Special termination benefit cost Defined Benefit Plan, Special Termination Cost The cost related to special termination benefits offered to and accepted by employees in connection with their termination of employment that are only offered for a short period of time. Net pension and postretirement expense Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Weighted average discount rate for expense (January 1) Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Discount Rate, Beginning of Period The weighted average interest rate, at the beginning of the period, used to adjust for the time value of money. Weighted average assumed long-term rate of return on assets (January 1) Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets Initial health care cost trend rate (as a percent) Defined Benefit Plan, Initial Health Care Cost Trend Rate The assumed initial health care cost trend rate used to measure the expected cost of benefits covered by the plan (gross eligible charges). Ultimate health care cost trend rate (as a percent) Defined Benefit Plan, Ultimate Health Care Cost Trend Rate Number of years to ultimate health trend rate (in years) Defined Benefit Plan, Number of Years to Ultimate Trend Rate The number of years in which the ultimate health care cost trend rate is expected to be reached. 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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. Net expenditures Payments for (Proceeds from) Productive Assets Total assets at end of year Revenue earning equipment, net, at end of year Property and equipment, net, at end of year Net cash provided by (used in) operating 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, Dividends or Distributions, Return of Capital Loan to Parent 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. Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Payments Capital contributions received Proceeds from Contributions from Parent Loan to Parent / Guarantor From Non-Guarantor Proceeds from Loan to Parent from Non Guarantor from Financing Activities Represents the cash inflow from loan to parent from non-guarantor from financing activities. 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Restricted covenant threshold, percent of net income Debt Instrument Restrictive Covenants Percentage of Net Income used for Calculation of Additional Cash Dividend to Parent Represents the percentage of net income from January 1, 2011 to the end of the most recent fiscal quarter used as a reference for determining the additional amount available for payment of cash dividend to parent, according to the covenants of the debt instrument. Restrictive covenant, maximum cash dividends to parent Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants, Cash Dividend to Parent Represents the amount of restriction on the payment of cash dividend to any parent, according to the covenants of the debt instrument. Minimum liquidity after proposed dividend Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants, Additional Cash Dividend to Parent Borrowing Base Availability Required Represents the borrowing base availability that the entity must have for the payment of additional cash dividends to any parent after giving effect to the proposed dividend, according to the covenants of the debt instrument. Restrictive covenant threshold, liquidity immediately after cash dividend, less than Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants, Additional Cash Dividend to Parent Borrowing Base Availability for which Compliance of Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio is Required Represents the borrowing base availability that the entity must have for the payment of additional cash dividends to any parent immediately after giving effect to the making of such dividends and for which the entity would also have to be in compliance with a specified fixed charge coverage ratio, according to the covenants of the debt instrument. Restricted covenant threshold, percent of tangible assets Debt Instrument, Restrictive Covenants, Percentage of Tangible Assets used for Calculation of Cash Dividend to Parent Represents the percentage of tangible assets of the reporting entity used as a reference for calculating the cash dividends that can be paid to any parent, according to the covenants of the debt instrument. 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