Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Interest Expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Operating Expense [Member]
Operating Expense [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Interest Rate Caps [Member]
Interest Rate Caps [Member]
Interest Rate Caps [Member]
Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Currency Swap [Member]
Currency Swap [Member]
Commodity Contracts [Member]
Commodity Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Purchase [Member]
Purchase [Member]
Purchase [Member]
Sold [Member]
Sold [Member]
Sold [Member]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Subsidiaries [Member]
Subsidiaries [Member]
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net
Absolute notional values of derivative instruments
Derivative, Notional Amount
Units Of Gasoline
Units Of Gasoline
Units Of Gasoline
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Debt and Borrowing Arrangements
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Revenues [Abstract]
Revenues [Text Block]
Revenues [Text Block]
Revenues [Text Block]
Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block]
Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block]
Vehicle Rental Activities [Abstract]
Vehicle Rental Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation expense
Vehicle Depreciation Expense
Amount of depreciation expense recorded on rental vehicles.
Lease charges
Vehicle Lease Charges
Amount of lease charges recorded on rental vehicles.
(Gain) loss on sale of vehicles, net
Gain Loss On Sale Of Vehicles Net And Cost Of Vehicle Disposition
(Gain) Loss On Sale Of Vehicles, Net And Cost Of Vehicle Disposition
Vehicle depreciation and lease charges, net
Cost of Services, Depreciation
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Of Derivative Instruments
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
Loans Payable [Member]
Loans Payable [Member]
Senior Notes and Loans Payable [Member]
Senior Notes and Loans Payable [Member]
Senior Notes and Loans Payable [Member]
Lender Name [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Floating Rate Term Loan Due March Two Thousand Twenty Two [Member]
Floating Rate Term Loan Due March Two Thousand Twenty Two [Member]
Floating Rate Term Loan Due March Two Thousand Twenty Two [Member]
Five and One over Eight Senior Notes [Member]
Five and One over Eight Senior Notes [Member]
Five and One over Eight Senior Notes [Member]
Five And One Over Two Senior Notes [Member]
Five And One Over Two Senior Notes [Member]
Five And One Over Two Senior Notes [Member]
Six And Three Over Eight Senior Notes [Member]
Six And Three Over Eight Senior Notes [Member]
Six And Three Over Eight Senior Notes [Member]
Four and One over Eight Euro-Denominated Senior Notes [Member]
Four and One over Eight Euro-Denominated Senior Notes [Member]
Four and One over Eight Euro-Denominated Senior Notes [Member]
Floating Rate Term Loan Due February Two Thousand Twenty Five [Member]
Floating Rate Term Loan Due February Two Thousand Twenty Five [Member]
Floating Rate Term Loan Due February Two Thousand Twenty Five [Member]
Five And One Over Four Senior Notes [Member]
Five And One Over Four Senior Notes [Member]
Five And One Over Four Senior Notes [Member]
Four and One over Two Euro-Denominated Senior Notes [Member]
Four and One over Two Euro-Denominated Senior Notes [Member]
Four and One over Two Euro-Denominated Senior Notes [Member]
Long Term Borrowing By Type [Axis]
Long Term Borrowing By Type [Axis]
Long Term Borrowing By Type [Axis]
Long Term Borrowing By Type [Domain]
Long Term Borrowing By Type [Domain]
Long Term Borrowing By Type [Domain]
Long Term Borrowings [Member]
Long Term Borrowings [Member]
Long Term Borrowings [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Gross
Debt instrument stated interest percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Other
Other Long-term Debt
Deferred Finance Costs, Net
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
Percentage Of Margin Aggregate Interest Rate
Percentage Of Margin Aggregate Interest Rate
Percentage Of Margin Aggregate Interest Rate.
Other Current Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Current Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Sales and use taxes
Value Added Tax Receivable, Current
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Other
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member]
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Interest Rate Contracts [Member]
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount
Interest rate swaps
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Debt due to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC—related party
Debt Due To Avis Budget Rental Car Funding Aesop Llc Related Party
Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of obligations due to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC- a related party, for rental vehicles.
Vehicle-backed debt
Vehicle Backed Debt
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of debt related to rental vehicles due to third party lenders.
Debt Under Vehicle Programs Interest Rate Swaps And Interest Rate Contracts
Debt Under Vehicle Programs Interest Rate Swaps And Interest Rate Contracts
Debt under vehicle programs, interest rate swaps and interest rate contracts.
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Receivables, net
Receivables, Net, Current
Other current assets
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangibles, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets exclusive of assets under vehicle programs
Total Assets Exclusive Of Assets Under Vehicle Programs
Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets excluding assets relating to assets under vehicle programs that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events.
Assets under vehicle programs:
Assets Under Vehicle Programs [Abstract]
Assets under vehicle program
Program cash
Program Cash
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items related to vehicle programs which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. For a classified balance sheet represents the current portion only (the noncurrent portion has a separate concept); there is a separate and distinct element for unclassified presentations.
Vehicles, net
Vehicles Net
Total carrying value of rental vehicles classified as program assets not otherwise defined in the taxonomy.
Receivables from vehicle manufacturers and other
Receivables From Vehicle Manufacturers And Other
Amounts due from vehicle manufacturers and others related to sale of rental vehicles, that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business.
Investment in Avis Budget Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC—related party
Investment In Related Party
Total investments in (A) an entity in which the entity has significant influence, but does not have control, (B) subsidiaries that are not required to be consolidated and are accounted for using the equity and or cost method, and (C) an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group. (D) Investment in off-BS unconsolidated entity that issues notes to investors and bank conduit facilities.
Total assets under vehicle programs:
Assets Under Vehicle Programs
Assets Under Vehicle Programs
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities exclusive of liabilities under vehicle programs
Total Liabilities Exclusive Of Liabilities Under Vehicle Programs
Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized, excluding liabilities under vehicle programs. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future.
Liabilities under vehicle programs:
Liabilities Under Vehicle Program [Abstract]
Liabilities Under Vehicle Program [Abstract]
Debt
Debt
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of debt related to rental vehicles due to third party lenders.
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes
Represents the portion of deferred tax liabilities related to rental vehicles. A taxable temporary difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of rental vehicles in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Other
Other Liabilities Under Vehicle Programs
Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations (mainly payables for program vehicles purchased) not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).
Total Liabilities under vehicle programs
Liabilities Under Vehicle Programs
Liabilities Under Vehicle Programs
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value—authorized 10 shares; none issued and outstanding, at each date
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $0.01 par value—authorized 250 shares; issued 137 shares, at each date
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Treasury stock, at cost—57 and 56 shares, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Total stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Debt Under Vehicle Programs And Borrowing Arrangements [Table]
Debt Under Vehicle Programs And Borrowing Arrangements [Table]
Debt Under Vehicle Programs And Borrowing Arrangements [Table]
Debt Due To Avis Budget Rental Car Funding (Member)
Debt Due To Rental Car Funding [Member]
Debt Due to Rental Car Funding [Member]
Americas Debt Borrowings [Member]
Americas Debt Borrowings [Member]
Americas Debt Borrowings [Member]
International Debt Borrowings [Domain]
International Debt Borrowings [Domain]
International Debt Borrowings [Domain]
International Capital Leases [Domain]
International Capital Leases [Domain]
International Capital Leases [Domain]
Other (Member)
Other Debt Under Vehicle Program [Member]
Other debt under the vehicle program.
Debt Under Vehicle Programs [Member]
Debt Under Vehicle Programs [Member]
Debt Under Vehicle Programs [Member]
Debt Under Vehicle Programs And Borrowing Arrangements [Line Items]
Debt Under Vehicle Programs And Borrowing Arrangements [Line Items]
Debt Under Vehicle Programs And Borrowing Arrangements [Line Items]
Asset-Backed Securities, at Carrying Value
Asset-Backed Securities, at Carrying Value
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Leasing Vehicles And Related Assets Pledged As Collateralized Debt
Leasing Vehicles And Related Assets Pledged As Collateralized Debt
Leasing Vehicles And Related Assets, Pledged As Collateralized Debt
Debt under vehicle programs
Vehicle Program Outstanding Debt
Vehicle Program Outstanding Debt
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Newly Issued European Credit Facility
Newly Issued European Credit Facility
Newly Issued European Credit Facility
Other Investments [Abstract]
Other Investments [Text Block]
Other Investments [Text Block]
Other Investments [Text Block]
Other Current Assets [Text Block]
Other Current Assets [Text Block]
Basis Of Presentation And Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation And Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements [Table]
Impact of ASU 2018-02 [Table]
Impact of ASU 2018-02 [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Axis]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Axis]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Domain]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Domain]
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member]
Calculated under Revenue Guidance in Effect before Topic 606 [Member]
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 [Member]
Adjustments related to New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments related to New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments related to New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments related to New Accounting Pronouncements [Domain]
Adjustments related to New Accounting Pronouncements [Domain]
[Domain] for Adjustments related to New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Axis]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Other Comprehensive Income Location [Domain]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Impact of ASU 2018-02 [Line Items]
Impact of ASU 2018-02 [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Impact of ASU 2018-02 [Table]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Revenues
Revenues
Operating Costs and Expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses
Costs and Expenses
Costs and Expenses
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Assets
Total Liabilities Exclusive Of Liabilities Under Vehicle Programs
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Total stockholders’ equity
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Decrease Increase In Program Cash
Decrease Increase In Program Cash
The net cash inflow (outflow) for the net change associated with funds used for vehicle programs and are associated with underlying transactions that are classified as investing activities.
Payments for (Proceeds from) 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
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents, program and restricted cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash Flows reconciliation (2016-18) [Table Text Block]
Cash Flows reconciliation (2016-18) [Table Text Block]
Cash Flows reconciliation (2016-18) [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents (2016-18) [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents (2016-18) [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents (2016-18) [Table Text Block]
Vehicle Programs
Vehicle Program Policy [Policy Text Block]
Vehicle Program Policy [Text Block]
Transaction Related Costs Policy [Policy Text Block]
Transaction Related Costs Policy [Policy Text Block]
Transaction Related Costs [Policy Text Block]
Currency Transactions
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Adoption of New Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Summary Of Changes To Restructuring-Related Liabilities
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
International [Member]
International [Member]
International [Member]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Workforce Restructuring [Member]
Workforce Restructuring [Member]
Workforce Restructuring [Member]
T17 Restructuring [Member]
T17 Restructuring [Member]
T17 Restructuring [Member]
2018 Truck Restructuring [Member]
2018 Truck Restructuring [Member]
2018 Truck Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
Payments for Restructuring
Payments for Restructuring
Restructuring Reserve
Restructuring Reserve
Total Capacity (a)
Vehicle Program Debt Total Capacity
Maximum borrowing capacity under the vehicle program without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the program.
Outstanding Borrowings (b)
Vehicle Program Debt Amount Outstanding
Amount borrowed under the vehicle program as of the balance sheet date.
Available Capacity
Vehicle Program Debt Available Capacity
Amount of borrowing capacity currently available under the vehicle program (current borrowing capacity less the amount of borrowings outstanding).
Net income (loss)
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information [Table]
Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information [Table]
Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information [Table]
Parent Company [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Eliminations [Member]
Eliminations [Member]
Eliminations [Member]
Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information [Line Items]
Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information [Line Items]
Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information [Line Items]
Revenues
Revenues
Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Expenses
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Operating
Vehicle depreciation and lease charges, net
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Vehicle interest, net
Vehicle Interest Net
The cost of borrowed funds on vehicle debt accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period.
Non-vehicle related depreciation and amortization
Non Vehicle Related Depreciation And Amortization
The expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of non-revenue generating tangible assets over their useful lives.
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Intercompany interest expense (income)
Intercompany Interest Expense Income
The intercompany interest expense (income) recorded in order to properly reflect consolidated income.
Early extinguishment of debt
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Restructuring and other related charges
Transaction-related costs, net
Transaction-related costs, net
Acquisition- and integration- related costs, net
Total expenses
Income before income taxes
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Net income (loss)
Comprehensive income (loss)
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Bank Overdraft [Member]
Bank Overdraft [Member]
Bank Overdraft [Member]
Uncommitted Credit Facility [Member]
Uncommitted Credit Facility [Member]
Uncommitted Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period
Amounts drawn under uncommitted credit facilities
Short-term Bank Loans and Notes Payable
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary Of Segments Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Debt Under Vehicle Programs and Borrowing Arrangements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Vehicle depreciation
Vehicle Depreciation
The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes vehicle related depreciation.
(Gain) loss on sale of vehicles, net
Gain Loss On Sale Of Vehicles
Gain on sales of vehicles, net including the cost of the vehicle disposition, for vehicles used in rental activities.
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Amortization of debt financing fees
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Net change in assets and liabilities:
Net Change In Assets And Liabilities Excluding Impact Of Acquisitions And Dispositions [Abstract]
Net change in assets and liabilities, excluding the impact of acquisitions and dispositions.
Receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Income taxes and deferred income taxes
Increase Decrease In Income Taxes And Deferred Income Taxes
Increase (Decrease) In Income Taxes And Deferred Income Taxes
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Other, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Property and equipment additions
Property And Equipment Additions
Current year acquisitions of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, and production equipment; or the cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets.
Proceeds received on asset sales
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Net assets acquired (net of cash acquired)
Payments to Acquire Restricted Investments
Other, net
Net cash used in investing activities exclusive of vehicle programs
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities Exclusive Of Vehicle Programs
The net cash inflow (outflow) from investing activity exclusive of vehicle programs .
Vehicle programs:
Vehicle Programs Investing Activities [Abstract]
Vehicle Programs Investing Activities [Abstract].
Investment in vehicles
Investment In Vehicles
The cash outflow for acquisition of vehicles used in revenue generation activities.
Proceeds received on disposition of vehicles
Proceeds Received On Disposition Of Vehicles
The cash inflow from the sale of vehicles used in revenue generation activities.
Repayments of Related Party Debt
Repayments of Related Party Debt
Net cash used in investing activities of vehicle programs
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities Of Vehicle Programs
The net cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities of vehicle programs.
Net cash used in investing activities
Financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
Proceeds From Long Term Borrowings
The cash inflow from a borrowing having initial term of repayment of more than one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer; and/or the cash inflow from a debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer.
Payments on long-term borrowings
Principal Payments On Long Term Borrowings
The cash outflow for a borrowing having initial term of repayment of more than one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer; and/or the cash outflow for debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer.
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
Repurchases of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Debt financing fees
Payments of Financing Costs
Other, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities exclusive of vehicle programs
Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Exclusive Of Vehicle Programs
Net Cash Used In Financing Activities Exclusive Of Vehicle Programs
Vehicle programs:
Vehicle Programs Financing Activities [Abstract]
Vehicle Programs Financing Activities [Abstract].
Proceeds from borrowings
Proceeds From Borrowings From Financing Activities Within Vehicle Programs
The net cash inflow (outflow) in aggregate debt due to repayments and proceeds from additional borrowings related to vehicle programs
Payments on borrowings
Principal Payments On Borrowings From Financing Activities Within Vehicle Programs
The net cash outflow on repayment of principal on borrowings used for vehicle programs
Debt financing fees
Vehicle Programs Payments Of Financing Costs
The cash outflow paid to third parties in connection with debt origination for vehicle programs, which will be amortized over the remaining maturity period of the associated long-term debt.
Net cash provided by financing activities of vehicle programs
Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Of Vehicle Programs
Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Of Vehicle Programs
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents, program and restricted cash
Cash and cash equivalents, program and restricted cash, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, program and restricted cash, end of period
Rental vehicles
Rental Vehicles
The cost of vehicles used in rental activities.
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation
Accumulated depreciation recorded through the balance sheet date for vehicles involved in rental activities.
Rental Vehicles Net, Total
Rental Vehicles Net
Rental Vehicles Net
Vehicles held for sale
Vehicles Held For Sale
The recorded value of rental vehicles held for sale, net of accumulated depreciation.
Vehicles, net
Accounts Payable, Other, Current
Accounts Payable, Other, Current
Other Receivables
Other Receivables
Income Statement [Abstract]
Total expenses
Comprehensive income (loss)
Earnings (loss) per share
Diluted
Preferred stock, par value
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Long-term Debt, Gross
Other Long-term Debt
Deferred Finance Costs, Net
Long-term Debt
Schedule Of Debt Under Vehicle Programs
Schedule Of Debt Under Vehicle Programs Table [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of information pertaining to debt instruments under the vehicle program including amounts borrowed and other information necessary to a fair presentation.
Schedule Of Contractual Maturities
Schedule Of Contractual Maturities On Vehicle Programs Debt Table [Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of the combined aggregate amount of maturities for all borrowings for the vehicle program for each of the five years following the date of the latest balance sheet date presented.
Schedule Of Available Funding Under The Vehicle Programs
Schedule Of Available Funding Under Vehicle Program Table [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of information and detail of the capacity, outstanding balances and available funding under the vehicle programs (including related party debt due to Avis Budget Rental Funding).
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders Equity [Table]
Stockholders Equity [Table]
Stockholders' Equity [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Currency translation adjustments (net of tax of $(10), $17, $(5) and $20, respectively)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock, Preference Stock, and Warrants
Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock, Preference Stock, and Warrants
Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Gain Loss On Cash Flow Hedges Arising During Period Net Of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Gain Loss On Cash Flow Hedges Arising During Period Net Of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Gain Loss On Cash Flow Hedges Arising During Period Net Of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Goodwill (a)
Goodwill [Member]
Trademarks
Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
License agreements
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortized Intangible Assets, Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Amortized Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Amortized Intangible Assets, Net Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Unamortized Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Gross Carrying Amount
Unamortized Intangible Assets, Trademarks, Gross Carrying Amount
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Deferred Revenue [Abstract]
Deferred Revenue Rollforward [Table]
Deferred Revenue Rollforward [Table]
Deferred Revenue Rollforward [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement Type [Axis]
Deferred Revenue Arrangement Type [Axis]
Deferred Revenue [Domain]
Deferred Revenue [Domain]
Prepaid Rentals [Member]
Prepaid Rentals [Member]
Prepaid Rentals [Member]
Other Deferred Revenue [Member]
Other Deferred Revenue [Member]
Other Deferred Revenue [Member]
Deferred Revenue Rollforward [Line Items]
Deferred Revenue Rollforward [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Deferred Revenue Rollforward [Table]
Deferred Revenue
Deferred Revenue
Deferred Revenue, Additions
Deferred Revenue, Additions
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued sales and use taxes
Accrued Sales And Use Taxes Current
Accrued sales and use taxes current
Accrued marketing and commissions, current
Accrued marketing and commissions, current
Accrued marketing and commissions, current
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Deferred Revenue, Current
Deferred Revenue, Current
Public liability and property damage insurance liabilities, current
Public liability and property damage insurance liabilities, current
Public liability and property damage insurance liabilities, current
Accrued Insurance, Current
Accrued Insurance, Current
Other
Other Liabilities, Current
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock Based Compensation Activity
Share-based Compensation, Activity [Table Text Block]
Summary Of Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans By Exercise Price Range
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
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]
Performance-Based and Market-Based RSUs
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms
Number of Options, Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Weighted Average Grant Price, Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant Price, Granted at fair market value
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 Grant Price, Vested/exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant Price, Canceled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted Average Grant Price, Balance
Number of RSUs, Balance
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Number of RSUs, Granted at fair market value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Number of RSUs, Vested/exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Number of RSUs, Canceled
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Number of RSUs, Balance
Options outstanding, intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Expected to Vest, Number of Shares Outstanding
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Expected to Vest, Number of Shares Outstanding
Number of unvested equity awards for which requisite service period has not been rendered but that are expected to vest based on achievement of performance condition, if forfeitures are recognized when they occur.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Expected to Vest, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Expected to Vest, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
The weighted average grant date fair value of unvested equity awards for which requisite service period has not been rendered but that are expected to vest based on achievement of performance condition, if forfeitures are recognized when they occur.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Expected to Vest, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Expected to Vest, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Expected to Vest, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Expected to Vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Expected to Vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Expected to Vest
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Floating Rate Term Loan Due March Two Thousand Nineteen [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Maturing Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Maturing Two Thousand Twenty One [Member]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Table]
Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Table]
Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Table]
Realogy [Member]
Realogy Corporation [Member]
Realogy Corporation [Member]
Wyndham [Member]
Wyndham Worldwide Corporation [Member]
Wyndham Worldwide Corporation [Member]
Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency Accrual
Loss Contingency Accrual
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Portion Not Accrued
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Portion Not Accrued
Purchase obligation over the next twelve months
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Next Twelve Months
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Commitment Schedule [Axis]
Commitment Schedule [Axis]
Commitment Schedule [Axis]
Commitment Schedule [Domain]
Commitment Schedule [Domain]
[Domain] for Commitment Schedule [Axis]
Commitment to Purchase within next 12 months [Member]
Commitment to Purchase within next 12 months [Member]
Commitment to Purchase within next 12 months [Member]
Commitment to Purchase in year 2 [Member]
Commitment to Purchase in year 2 [Member]
Commitment to Purchase in year 2 [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Greece [Member]
Greece [Member]
Greece [Member]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Equity Method Investment, Commitment to Purchase Ownership Percentage
Equity Method Investment, Commitment to Purchase Ownership Percentage
Commitment to Purchase a percentage of Equity Ownership at a future point in time.
Revolving Credit Facility Maturing Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Maturing Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Maturing Two Thousand Twenty Three [Member]
Other Facilities [Member]
Other Facilities [Member]
Other facilities [member]
Total Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Outstanding Borrowings
Long-term Line of Credit
Letters of Credit Issued
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Available Capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Components Of Other Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
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 Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Schedule of Other Current Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Current Assets [Table Text Block]
Vehicle Repurchase And Guaranteed Depreciation Programs [Axis]
Vehicle Repurchase And Guaranteed Depreciation Programs [Axis]
Vehicle Repurchase And Guaranteed Depreciation Programs [Axis]
Vehicle Repurchase And Guaranteed Depreciation Programs [Domain]
Vehicle Repurchase And Guaranteed Depreciation Programs [Domain]
Vehicle Repurchase And Guaranteed Depreciation Programs [Domain]
Vehicle backed debt [Member]
Vehicle Programs [Member]
Vehicle Programs [Member]
Within 1 year
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
Between 1 and 2 years
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
Between 2 and 3 years
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
Between 3 and 4 years
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
Between 4 and 5 years
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Vehicle Program Debt Amount Outstanding
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Restructuring Activities
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Geographic Distribution [Axis]
Geographic Distribution [Axis]
Geographic Distribution [Domain]
Geographic Distribution [Domain]
Americas
Americas [Member]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Corporate and Other [Member]
Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets Under Vehicle Programs
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted Earnings Before Income Depreciation And Amortization
Adjusted earnings before income taxes, non-vehicle depreciation and amortization, transaction-related costs, impairment charge and non-vehicle interest.
Early extinguishment of debt
Non-operational charges related to shareholder activist activity
Non-operational charges related to shareholder activist activity
Non-operational charges related to shareholder activist activity
Charges for legal matter
Charges for legal matter
Charges for legal matter
Income before income taxes
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values [Abstract]
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values [Abstract]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Vehicle Backed Debt
Deferred Revenue Rollforward [Table Text Block]
Deferred Revenue Rollforward [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Deferred Revenue Rollforward [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue by Geography [Table Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue by Geography [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Disaggregation of Revenue by Geography [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue by Brand [Table Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue by Brand [Table Text Block]
[Table Text Block] for Disaggregation of Revenue by Brand [Table]
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table]
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Europe, Middle east, Africa [Member]
Europe, Middle east, Africa [Member]
Asia and Australasia
Asia and Australasia [Member]
Asia and Australasia [Member]
Brand [Axis]
Brand [Axis]
Brand [Axis]
Brand [Domain]
Brand [Domain]
[Domain] for Brand [Axis]
Budget
Budget [Member]
Budget [Member]
Avis
Avis [Member]
Avis [Member]
Other
Other Brands [Member]
Other Brands [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Personnel Related
Employee Severance [Member]
Other Restructuring [Member]
Other Restructuring [Member]
International
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance as of January 1, 2016
Restructuring expense
Payment for Restructuring
Balance as of June 30, 2018
Fair Value, Asset Derivatives
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Fair Value, Liability Derivatives
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Cash Flows reconciliation GNG (2016-18) [Table Text Block]
Cash Flows reconciliation GNG (2016-18) [Table Text Block]
Cash Flows reconciliation GNG (2016-18) [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents GNG (2016-18) [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents GNG (2016-18) [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents GNG (2016-18) [Table Text Block]
Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Table
Schedule Of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Table [Table Text Block]
Consolidating condensed balance sheets
Consolidating Condensed Statements Of Cash Flows
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Subsidiaries Non Guarantor [Member]
Subsidiaries Non Guarantor [Member]
SubsidiariesNonGuarantorMember
Total current assets
Intercompany receivables (payables)
Intercompany Receivables Payables
Intercompany receivables (payables) from (to) subsidiaries.
Investment in subsidiaries
Equity Method Investments
Total assets exclusive of assets under vehicle programs
Total Assets under vehicle programs
Total assets
Total current liabilities
Due to Related Parties, Noncurrent
Due to Related Parties, Noncurrent
Total liabilities exclusive of liabilities under vehicle programs
Due to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC-related party
Total Liabilities under vehicle programs
Total stockholders' equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Portion of Balance including Effect of Accounting Change [Axis]
Portion of Balance including Effect of Accounting Change [Axis]
Portion of Balance including Effect of Accounting Change [Axis]
Portion of Balance including Effect of Accounting Change [Domain]
Portion of Balance including Effect of Accounting Change [Domain]
[Domain] for Portion of Balance including Effect of Accounting Change [Axis]
Including Beginning Balance Adjustment due to Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change [Member]
Including Beginning Balance Adjustment due to Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change [Member]
Including Beginning Balance Adjustment due to Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change [Member]
Corporate Interest Expense [Member]
Corporate Interest Expense [Member]
Corporate Interest Expense [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Cumulative Effect of Change on Equity or Net Assets
Currency Translation Adjustments, Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges, Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Net Unrealized Gains on Available- For-Sale Securities, Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Currency Translation Adjustments, Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Balance
Currency Translation Adjustments, Current period change
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Currency Translation Adjustments, Balance
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges, Balance
Net Unrealized Gains on Available- For-Sale Securities, Balance
Currency Translation Adjustments, Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Balance
Derivatives used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax
Derivatives used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net (Gain) Loss, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent before reclassifications
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Non Vehicle Related Depreciation And Amortization
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Related Charges [Abstract]
Other Related Charges [Abstract]
Other Nonrecurring Expense
Other Nonrecurring Expense
Charges related to voluntary termination program, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
Charges related to voluntary termination program, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
Charges related to voluntary termination program, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Accelerated Compensation Cost
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award Accelerated Compensation Cost
Charges related to voluntary termination program
Charges related to voluntary termination program
Charges related to voluntary termination program
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Grant Date Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense relating to all intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization expense for remainder of the year
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Intangible assets amortization expense, year one
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Intangible assets amortization expense, year two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Intangible assets amortization expense, year three
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Intangible assets amortization expense, year four
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Intangible assets amortization expense, year five
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Vehicle Rental Activities
Vehicle Rental Activities [Text Block]
Information related to the Company's vehicle rental activities.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities (net of tax of $0 in each period)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges (net of tax of $(1), $1, $(3) and $1, respectively)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Components Of The Company's Vehicles
Components Of Companys Vehicles Table [Table Text Block]
Information on the components of the Company's vehicles, net within assets under the vehicle program.
Components Of Vehicle Depreciation And Lease Charges
Components Of Vehicle Depreciation And Lease Charges Table [Table Text Block]
Information on the components of the vehicle depreciation and lease charges, net.
Schedule Of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Committed Credit Facilities
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Type Of Vesting [Axis]
Type Of Vesting [Axis]
Type Of Vesting [Axis]
Type Of Vesting [Domain]
Type Of Vesting [Domain]
Type Of Vesting [Domain]
Stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Stock-based compensation expense (net of tax)
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Payments to Acquire Restricted Investments
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Related Party Debt
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Related Party Debt
Net cash used in investing activities exclusive of vehicle programs
Decrease (increase) in program cash
Net cash used in investing activities of vehicle programs
Net cash used in investing activities
Principal payments on borrowings
Intercompany loan borrowings
Intercompany loan borrowings
Intercompany loan borrowings
Net cash provided by financing activities exclusive of vehicle programs
Principal payments on borrowings
Net cash provided by financing activities of vehicle programs
Net cash provided by financing activities