Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Adjustments to reconcile net income 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 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. 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. Amortization of debt financing fees Amortization of Financing Costs Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments Net change in assets and liabilities, excluding the impact of acquisitions and dispositions: 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 Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities 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]. 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. 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. 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 Net Cash Provided by (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. Net change in short-term borrowings Net Change In Short Term Borrowings The net cash inflow (outflow) for borrowing related to vehicle programs, having initial term of repayment within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Purchases of warrants Payments for Repurchase of Warrants Proceeds from sale of call options Proceeds from Hedge, Financing Activities 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) provided by 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 Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Income Statement [Abstract] Revenues Revenues [Abstract] Vehicle rental Vehicle Rental Aggregate revenue during the period for vehicle rental services (before deducting allowances and discounts) which are not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Other Other Revenue Revenues from the Sales of services and rentals of other products, not elsewhere specified in the taxonomy; net of (reduced by) sales adjustments, returns, allowances, and discounts. Net revenues Sales Revenue, Services, Net Expenses Operating Expenses [Abstract] Operating Operating Costs and Expenses Vehicle depreciation and lease charges, net Cost of Services, Depreciation 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. Interest expense related to corporate debt, net: Interest and Debt Expense [Abstract] Interest expense Interest Expense Early extinguishment of debt Early Debt Extinguishment Early Debt Extinguishment Transaction-related costs Transaction-related Costs Costs incurred and charged to expense, associated with acquisition of businesses. 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Other (Member) Other Debt Under Vehicle Program [Member] Other debt under the vehicle program. 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Stock Based Compensation Activity Schedule of 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] Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] North America North America [Member] International International [Member] International [Member] Personnel Related Personnel Related [Member] Personnel Related [Member] Facility Related Facility Related [Member] Facility Related [Member] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] September 30, 2014 Restructuring Reserve Cash payment/utilization Payments for Restructuring Balance as of September 30, 2014 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] Basis of Presentation Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Vehicle Programs Vehicle Program Policy [Policy Text Block] Vehicle Program 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] 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 Financial Instruments Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block] 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), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax Currency translation adjustments (net of tax of $(18), $5, $(20), $5, respectively) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities (net of tax of $0, $0, $0, and $0, respectively) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges (net of tax of $(2), $0, $(1), $(1), respectively) 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, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Total comprehensive income Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Worldwide Restructuring Initiative [Member] Worldwide Restructuring Initiative [Member] Worldwide Restructuring Initiative [Member] Number of employees terminated during the period Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated Restructuring Charges Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Net unrealized gain or loss on foreign-currency transactions of intercompany loan hedges Net Unrealized Gain Or Loss Of Foreign Currency Transactions On Intercompany Loan Hedges Net unrealized gain or loss on foreign-currency transactions of intercompany loan hedges. Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Receivables, net Receivables, Net, Current Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, 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 Other intangibles, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Other non-current assets Other Assets, Noncurrent 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 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 Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Other non-current liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Due to Related Parties, Noncurrent Due to Related Parties, 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. Due to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC-related party Debt Due To 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. 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 Total stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity Liabilities and Equity Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] 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 [Member] Goodwill [Member] Trademarks [Member] Trademarks [Member] License Agreements [Member] Licensing Agreements [Member] Other Intangible Assets [Member] 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] Goodwill, Translation Adjustments Goodwill, Translation Adjustments 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) 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). Total Capacity 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 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). 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] Type Of Vesting [Axis] Type Of Vesting [Axis] Type Of Vesting [Axis] Type Of Vesting [Domain] Type Of Vesting [Domain] Type Of Vesting [Domain] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Stock-based compensation expense Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Stock-based compensation expense (net of tax) Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Employee service share based compensation incremental tax benefit to be realized from exercise of stock awards Employee Service Share Based Compensation Incremental Tax Benefit To Be Realized From Exercise Of Stock Awards Employee service share based compensation incremental tax benefit to be realized from exercise of stock awards. Segment Reporting Information [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Truck Rental [Member] Truck Rental [Member] Revenue by the Truck Rental segment Corporate and Other [Member] Corporate and Other [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting, Change in Measurement Method Segment Reporting, Change in Measurement Method A description of the nature of any changes from prior periods in the measurement methods used to determine reportable segment profit or loss and the effect, if any, of those changes on the measure of segment profit or loss. Sales Revenue, Services, Net 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. Non Vehicle Related Depreciation And Amortization Assets under vehicle programs Non current deferred tax assets Loss before income taxes 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 Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number 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 Weighted average contractual life Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period 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 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 Number of Options Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, 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, Grants in Period, Grant Date Intrinsic Value 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, 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 Options outstanding, intrinsic value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value 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, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures 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, Exercisable, Number Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Time-Based RSUs Rsu [Member] Rsu [Member] Performance-Based and Market-Based RSUs Performance Shares [Member] Cash Unit Awards Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units [Member] Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Number of Options, Balance 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 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 Long-term Debt and Borrowing Arrangements Long-term Debt [Text Block] Floating Rate Term Loan Due March Two Thousand Nineteen [Member] Floating Rate Term Loan Due August Two Thousand Eighteen [Member] [Member] Floating Rate Term Loan Due August Two Thousand Eighteen [Member] [Member] Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item Floating rate Debt Instrument Floating Rate Floor Debt Instrument, Floating Rate, Floor 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 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 Revenues Early extinguishment of debt Income before income taxes Segment Reporting, Change in Measurement Method - EBITDA Segment Reporting, Change in Measurement Method - EBITDA A description of the nature of any changes from prior periods in the measurement methods used to determine reportable segment profit or loss and the effect, if any, of those changes on the measure of segment profit or loss. Restructuring Activities Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] 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), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Currency Translation Adjustments, Current period change Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current period change 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), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before 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, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net (Gain) Loss, Net of 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), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, 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), 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), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Vehicle Rental Activities Vehicle Rental Activities [Text Block] Information related to the Company's vehicle rental activities. Net income for basic EPS Convertible note interest, net of tax Interest on Convertible Debt, Net of Tax Net income for diluted EPS Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted Basic weighted average shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Options, warrants and non-vested stock Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Convertible debt Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Conversion of Debt Securities Diluted weighted average shares outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Debt Under Vehicle Programs and Borrowing Arrangements Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Total assets under vehicle programs: Debt due to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC—related party Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders’ equity: Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Preferred stock, $0.01 par value—authorized 10 million shares; none issued and outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $0.01 par value—authorized 250 million shares; issued 137,093,424 and 137,081,056 shares Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital Accumulated deficit Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive income Treasury stock, at cost—33,730,351 and 30,515,721 shares Treasury Stock, Value Total stockholders’ equity Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Parent Company [Member] Subsidiaries Non Guarantor [Member] Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Intercompany Interest Expense Income Intercompany Interest Expense Income The intercompany interest expense (income) recorded in order to properly reflect consolidated income. Total expenses Provision for (benefit from) income taxes Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Comprehensive income (loss) Subsequent Event [Table] Subsequent Event [Table] Licensee And Sub Licensee Agreements [Member] Licensee And Sub Licensee Agreements [Member] Licensee And Sub-Licensee Agreements [Member] Three And One Over Two Convertible Senior Notes [Member] Three And One Over Two Convertible Senior Notes [Member] Three And One Over Two Convertible Senior Notes [Member] Convertible Debt [Member] Convertible Notes Payable [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event [Member] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Subsequent Event [Line Items] Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price Per $1,000 Principal Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price Per $1,000 Principal Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price Per $1,000 Principal Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Other Intangibles Net Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Other Intangibles Net Business acquisition, purchase price allocation, other intangibles, net. Derivative Instrument Risk [Axis] Derivative Contract Type [Domain] Interest Rate Caps [Member] Interest Rate Caps [Member] Interest Rate Caps [Member] Currency Swap [Member] Currency Swap [Member] Derivative, by Nature [Axis] Derivative, by Nature [Axis] Derivative, Name [Domain] Derivative, Name [Domain] Interest Rate Caps Purchased [Member] Purchase [Member] Purchase [Member] Interest Rate Caps Sold [Member] Sold [Member] Sold [Member] Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges Gain (Loss) on Derivative Used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax 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 Units Of Gasoline Units Of Gasoline Units Of Gasoline Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Net Schedule of Other Current Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Other Current Assets [Table Text Block]