Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Forecast Scenario, Forecast [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Maximum consolidated leverage ratio Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Basis of Presentation and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Revenue Earning Vehicles [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Components of Revenue Earning Vehicles Schedule of Components of Revenue Earning Vehicles, Net [Table Text Block] Schedule of Components of Revenue Earning Vehicles, Net [Table Text Block] Depreciation on Revenue Earning Vehicles 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] Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Disclosure [Abstract] Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Disclosure [Abstract] Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Information - Hertz 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. Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] 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 Non-Vehicle Debt Other Corporate Debt [Member] Represents other corporate debt not otherwise separately disclosed in the taxonomy. Vehicle 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, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [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] Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract] Financial Instruments, Owned, at Fair Value [Abstract] Nominal Unpaid Principal Balance Long-term Debt, Gross Aggregate Fair Value Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Restructuring Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] Schedule of Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] U.S. Rental Car U.S. Car Rental [Member] U.S. Car Rental [Member] Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Intangible asset impairments Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill) Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Tax (Provision) Benefit Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Background Disclosure [Abstract] None. No documentation exists for this element. Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [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. Class of Stock [Line Items] Class of Stock [Line Items] Stock distribution ratio Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio Schedule of Extinguishment of Debt [Table] Schedule of Extinguishment of Debt [Table] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Total HVF II US Fleet Variable Funding Notes [Member] HVF II US Fleet Variable Funding Notes [Member] HVF II Series 2015-2 Class D Notes HVF II Series 2015-2 Class D Notes [Member] HVF II Series 2015-2 Class D Notes [Member] HVF II Series 2015-3 Class D Notes HVF II Series 2015-3 Class D Notes [Member] HVF II Series 2015-3 Class D Notes [Member] HVF II Series 2016-1 Class D Notes HVF II Series 2016-1 Class D Notes [Member] HVF II Series 2016-1 Class D Notes [Member] HVF II Series 2016-2 Class D Notes HVF II Series 2016-2 Class D Notes [Member] HVF II Series 2016-2 Class D Notes [Member] HVF II Series 2016-3 Class D Notes HVF II Series 2016-3 Class D Notes [Member] HVF II Series 2016-3 Class D Notes [Member] HVF II Series 2016-4 Class D Notes HVF II Series 2016-4 Class D Notes [Member] HVF II Series 2016-4 Class D Notes [Member] Extinguishment of Debt [Axis] Extinguishment of Debt [Axis] Extinguishment of Debt, Type [Domain] Extinguishment of Debt, Type [Domain] Loans Payable Loans Payable [Member] Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items] Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items] Debt sold Debt Sold to Third Parties, Amount Debt Sold to Third Parties, Amount Principles of Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] 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] Old Hertz Holdings' Worldwide Equipment Rental Old Hertz Holdings' Worldwide Equipment Rental [Member] Old Hertz Holdings' Worldwide Equipment Rental [Member] Disposal Group Classification [Axis] Disposal Group Classification [Axis] Disposal Group Classification [Domain] Disposal Group Classification [Domain] Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations [Member] Senior ABL Facility Senior ABL Facility [Member] Senior ABL Facility [Member] The Hertz Corporation The Hertz Corporation [Member] The Hertz Corporation [Member] 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] Total revenues Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue Direct operating expenses Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Expense Depreciation of revenue earning equipment and lease charges, net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Depreciation and Amortization Selling, general and administrative Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, General and Administrative Expense Interest expense, net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Interest Expense Other (income) expense, net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other (Income) Expense, Net Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other (Income) Expense, Net Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax (Provision) benefit for taxes on discontinued operations Discontinued Operation, Tax (Expense) Benefit from Provision for (Gain) Loss on Disposal Net income (loss) from discontinued operations Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest 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 realized gain on securities to other (income) expense Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Realized Gain Sale of Securities Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Realized Gain Sale of Securities 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, Net of Tax Net gain (loss) on defined benefit pension plans Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, 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, Defined Benefit Plan, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, 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), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Tax Income tax (provision) benefit related to reclassified amounts of net periodic costs on defined benefit pension plans Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), 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 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] Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities [Axis] Consolidated Entities [Domain] Consolidated Entities [Domain] Parent (The Hertz Corporation) Subsidiary Issuer [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] Products and Services [Axis] Products and Services [Axis] Products and Services [Domain] Products and Services [Domain] Vehicles Vehicle Related Service [Member] Vehicle Related Service [Member] Non-vehicle Non-Vehicle Related Service [Member] Non-Vehicle Related Service [Member] Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] 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, vehicle and non vehicle Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Revenue earning vehicles expenditures Payments to Acquire Revenue Earning Equipment Cash outflow resulting from payments for acquiring revenue earning assets which includes cars, equipment and other which are given on rentals or lease. Proceeds from disposal of revenue earning vehicles Proceeds from Sale of Revenue Earning Equipment Cash inflow resulting from proceeds from sale of revenue earning assets which includes cars, equipment and other which are given on rentals or lease. Capital asset expenditures, non-vehicle Payments to Acquire Other Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from disposal of property and other equipment Proceeds from Sale of Other Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from sale of Brazil Operations, net of retained cash Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses Sales of shares in equity investment Payments for (Proceeds from) Businesses and Interest in Affiliates Other Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities Capital contributions to subsidiaries Capital Contributions to Subsidiaries The cash outflow associated with capital contributions to subsidiaries. Return of capital from subsidiaries Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital Loan to Parent/Guarantor from Non-Guarantor Proceeds From (Payment Of) Loan to Parent from Non Guarantor from Investing Activities Represents the (cash inflow from) loan to parent from non-guarantor from investing activities. 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 debt Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Repayments of debt Repayments of Debt Payment of financing costs Payments of Financing Costs Early redemption premium payment Early Repayment of Senior Debt Transfers from discontinued entities Transfer From Discontinued Operations Transfer From Discontinued Operations Advances to Hertz Global/Old Hertz Holdings Origination of Notes Receivable from Related Parties Other Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Capital contributions received from parent Proceeds from Contributions from Parent Payment of dividends and return of capital Payment of Dividends and Return of Capital Payment of Dividends and Return of Capital Loan to Parent/Guarantor from Non-Guarantor Increase (Decrease) in Due to Affiliates Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the period from continuing operations Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Discontinued Operations Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the period from discontinued operations Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations Senior ABL Facility Senior Assets Based Line of Credit Facility [Member] Represents the senior asset backed line of credit facility. Non-Vehicle Debt Corporate Debt Securities [Member] U.S. Vehicle RCF US Vehicle RCF [Member] US Vehicle RCF [Member] HVF II U.S. ABS Program HVF II U.S. ABS Program [Member] HVF II U.S. ABS Program [Member] HFLF Medium Term Notes HFLF Medium Term Notes [Member] HFLF Medium Term Notes [Member] European Revolving Credit Facility European Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Represents the European revolving credit facility. 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. Capitalized Leases Capital Lease Obligations [Member] New Zealand RCF New Zealand Revolving Credit Facility [Member] New Zealand Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Remaining capacity Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Availability under borrowing base limitation Debt Instrument, Unused Borrowing Capacity, Amount ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Restricted cash and cash equivalents: Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Receivables, net of allowance Accounts Receivable, Net Due from related parties Due from Related Parties Prepaid expenses and other assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Revenue earning vehicles, 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 Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Goodwill Goodwill Assets held for sale Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets Total assets Assets LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Due to affiliates Due to Affiliate Total accounts payable Accounts Payable Accrued liabilities Accrued Liabilities Accrued taxes, net Taxes Payable Debt Debt and Capital Lease Obligations 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 income taxes, net Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net Liabilities of discontinued operations Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities Total liabilities Liabilities Equity: Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Stockholder's equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity 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 Impairments and Asset Write-downs [Member] Impairments and Asset Write-downs [Member] 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. International Rental Car International Car Rental [Member] International Car Rental [Member] Corporate Corporate Segment [Member] Restructuring details Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring charges Restructuring Charges Restructuring reserve Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Balance as of December 31, 2016 Restructuring Reserve Charges incurred Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost Cash payments Payments for Restructuring Other non-cash changes Restructuring Reserve, Settled without Cash Balance as of September 30, 2017 Restructuring and Related Costs Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block] Components of debt Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of debt sold to third parties Schedule of Debt Sold to Third Parties [Table Text Block] Schedule of Debt Sold to Third Parties [Table Text Block] Schedule of facilities available for the use of the company and its subsidiaries Schedule of Revolving Credit Facility [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of information pertaining to revolving credit facilities, including but not limited to identification of terms, features, collateral requirements, borrowing capacity, availability and other information necessary to a fair presentation. Schedule of corporate leverage ratio Schedule of Components of Leveraged Lease Investments [Table Text Block] Document And Entity Information [Abstract] -- None. No documentation exists for this element. -- Entities [Table] Entities [Table] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Information [Line Items] Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Business Combinations and Divestitures [Abstract] Business Combinations and Divestitures [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Receivables: Revenue earning vehicles: 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 Accumulated Depreciation, Cars Accumulated Depreciation, Cars Total revenue earning vehicles, net Property and 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 Total property and equipment, net Accounts payable: Debt: Deferred income taxes, net Liabilities held for sale Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Equity: Equity [Abstract] Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value, no shares issued and outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common Stock Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Due from affiliate Stockholders' Equity, Receivable From Affiliate Stockholders' Equity, Receivable From Affiliate Accumulated deficit Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Stockholders' Equity before Treasury Stock Stockholders' Equity before Treasury Stock Treasury Stock, at cost, 2 shares and 2 shares Treasury Stock, Value Total equity Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Discontinued Operations Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] Income Tax Contingency [Table] Income Tax Contingency [Table] Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] Income Tax Contingency [Line Items] Effective tax rate (as percent) Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Income tax (provision) benefit Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Brazil Operations Brazil Operations [Member] Brazil Operations [Member] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Product Concentration Risk Product Concentration Risk [Member] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Cost of Goods, Segment Cost of Goods, Segment [Member] Revenues Sales Revenue, Segment [Member] Operating Segments Operating Segments [Member] Corporate, Non-Segment Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] Segment Reconciling Items Segment Reconciling Items [Member] All Other Operations Other Segments [Member] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Purchase 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. Other 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 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] 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] Senior Revolving Credit Facility Senior Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Senior Revolving Credit Facility [Member] 7.5% Senior Notes Senior Notes, 7 Point 5 Percent [Member] Senior Notes, 7 Point 5 Percent [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] Dollar Thrifty tradename Trade Names [Member] 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 Concentration risk, percentage (less than) Concentration Risk, Percentage Revenues Revenues 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. Total Assets 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: Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Write off of deferred financing costs Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost Repayments of debt and early redemption premiums Repayments of Debt and Early Redemption Premium Repayments of Debt and Early Redemption Premium Equity method investment, other than temporary impairment Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary Impairment Loss on sale Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal Liability for unpaid claims and claims adjustment expense, claims paid Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid Pre-tax gain on sale of remaining investment Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal Settlement gain Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement Subsequent Events [Abstract] Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and 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 Subtotal 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 Depreciation of revenue earning vehicles 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 Other cost of services Other Cost of Services Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Money market funds Money Market Funds [Member] Equity and other securities Equity and Other Securities [Member] Equity and Other Securities [Member] Level 1 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Level 3 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Axis] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Type [Domain] Subsequent Event Subsequent Event [Member] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Affiliated Entity Affiliated Entity [Member] Lender Name [Axis] Lender Name [Axis] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain] Letter of Credit Letter of Credit [Member] HVF II Series 2017-2 Class D Notes and Class RR Notes HVF II Series 2017-2 Class D Notes and Class RR Notes [Member] HVF II Series 2017-2 Class D Notes and Class RR Notes [Member] European Vehicle Notes European Fleet Notes [Member] Represents the European fleet notes. UK Leveraged Financing UK Leveraged Financing [Member] UK Leveraged Financing [Member] HFLF Series 2015-1 HFLF Series 2015-1 Notes [Member] HFLF Series 2015-1 Notes [Member] Senior RCF Senior Credit Facility [Member] Represents the senior credit facility. Senior Credit Facility, Maturing June 30, 2021 Senior Credit Facility, Maturing June 30, 2021 [Member] Senior Credit Facility, Maturing June 30, 2021 [Member] Senior Term Loan Senior Loans [Member] 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. 5.50% Senior Notes due October 2024 Senior Notes 5.50 Percent Due 2024 [Member] Senior Notes 5.50 Percent Due 2024 [Member] Senior Second Priority Secured Notes, 7.625%, Due 2022 Senior Second Priority Secured Notes, 7 Point 625 Percent, Due 2022 [Member] Senior Second Priority Secured Notes, 7 Point 625 Percent, Due 2022 [Member] Senior Term Loan and Senior Facilities Senior Term Loan and Senior Facilities [Member] Senior Term Loan and Senior Facilities [Member] HFLF Series 2013-2 Notes HFLF Series 2013-2 Notes [Member] HFLF Series 2013-2 Notes [Member] HFLF Series 2017-1 HFLF Series 2017-1 Notes [Member] HFLF Series 2017-1 Notes [Member] HFLF Series 2016-1 HFLF Series 2016-1 [Member] HFLF Series 2016-1 [Member] 4.125% Due October 2021 European Fleet Notes, 4.125 Percent, Due October 2021 [Member] European Fleet Notes, 4.125 Percent, Due October 2021 [Member] Senior Notes Senior Notes [Member] HVF II Series 2017-A Notes, Due October 2018 HVF II Series 2017-A Notes, Due October 2018 [Member] HVF II Series 2017-A Notes, Due October 2018 [Member] HVF II Series 2013-A HVF II Series 2013-A Notes [Member] HVF II Series 2013-A Notes [Member] HFLF Series 2016-1, Class E HFLF Series 2016-1, Class E [Member] HFLF Series 2016-1, Class E [Member] HVF II Series 2013-B HVF II Series 2013-B Notes [Member] HVF II Series 2013-B Notes [Member] 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. Interest rate Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Repayments of debt Decrease to borrowing capacity of revolving credit facility Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net Repayments of principal in next twelve months Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months Debt maturities prior to September 30, 2018 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Rolling Twelve Months Increase (decrease) in restricted cash Long-term Line of Credit Long-term Line of Credit Face Amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Unrestricted cash netting cap Debt instrument, Covenant Compliance, Leverage Ratio, Unrestricted Cash Netting Cap Debt instrument, Covenant Compliance, Leverage Ratio, Unrestricted Cash Netting Cap Debt instrument, increase (decrease), net Debt Instrument, Increase (Decrease), Net Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction Proceeds from sale of debt Proceeds From 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Impairment charges and asset write-downs Asset Impairment Charges (Gain) loss on sale of shares in equity investment Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments (Gain) loss on sale of Brazil Operations Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business Other Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement Changes in assets and liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Non-vehicle receivables Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Inventories, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets The net change during the reporting period in the aggregate value of all inventory held by the reporting entity, associated with underlying transactions that are classified as operating activities and the net change during the reporting period in the value of this group of assets within the working capital section. 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