Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Under Vehicle Programs And Borrowing Arrangements [Table]
Debt Under Vehicle Programs And Borrowing Arrangements [Table]
Debt Under Vehicle Programs And Borrowing Arrangements [Table]
Vehicle Repurchase And Guaranteed Depreciation Programs
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 Programs
Vehicle Programs [Member]
Vehicle Programs [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding Program
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding Program [Member]
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding Program [Member]
Americas Debt Borrowings [Member]
Americas Debt Borrowings [Member]
Americas Debt Borrowings [Member]
International Debt Borrowings
International Debt Borrowings [Member]
International Debt Borrowings [Member]
International Capital Leases
International Capital Leases [Domain]
International Capital Leases [Domain]
Other
Other Debt Under Vehicle Program [Member]
Other debt under the vehicle program.
Debt Due To Rental Car Funding [Member]
Debt Due To Rental Car Funding [Member]
Debt Due to Rental Car Funding [Member]
European Rental Fleet Securitization [Member]
European Rental Fleet Securitization [Member]
European Rental Fleet Securitization [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]
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 Instrument, Issuance Date
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date
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
Interest rate on capital leases
Capital Leases of Lessee, Contingent Rentals, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Asset-Backed Securities, at Carrying Value
Asset-Backed Securities, at Carrying Value
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Intangible Assets Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Anti-dilutive Non-Vested Stock Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Anti-dilutive Non-Vested Stock Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Anti-dilutive Non-Vested Stock Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Disclosure Components Of Companys Vehicles [Abstract]
Disclosure - Components of Company's Vehicles [Abstract]
Vehicle Rental Activities
Vehicle Rental Activities [Text Block]
Information related to the Company's vehicle rental activities.
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Summary of Funded Status of Pension Plans
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Postemployment Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block]
Summary of Assumptions Used to Determine Pension Obligations and Pension Costs
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]
Summary of Defined Benefit Pension Plans' Assets Fair Value
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Senior Notes and Loans Payable [Member]
Senior Notes and Loans Payable [Member]
Senior Notes and Loans Payable [Member]
Debt Due For Rental Car Funding [Member]
Debt Due For Rental Car Funding [Member]
Debt Due For Rental Car Funding [Member].
Vehicle-Backed Debt [Member]
Vehicle-Backed Debt [Member]
Vehicle-Backed Debt [Member]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred Finance Costs, Net
Deferred Finance Costs, Net
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Long-term debt, excluding convertible debt
Long Term Debt Excluding Convertible Debt
Fair value information on non-current portion of long-term debt, excluding convertible debt.
Debt under vehicle programs Vehicle-backed debt due to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding
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.
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.
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Table]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, by Nature [Axis]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Derivative, Name [Domain]
Interest Rate Caps Sold
Sold [Member]
Sold [Member]
Hedging Designation
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract Type [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Interest Rate Caps [Member]
Interest Rate Caps [Member]
Interest Rate Caps [Member]
Currency Swap [Member]
Currency Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Interest Rate Contract
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Commodity Contract
Commodity Contract [Member]
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
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
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Guarantor and Non-guarantor Consolidating Financial Statements
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
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 Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning Balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Additions for tax positions for prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Reductions for tax positions for prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Ending Balance
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Debt Instrument
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility Maturing 2018
Revolving Credit Facility Maturing Two Thousand Eighteen [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Maturing Two Thousand Eighteen [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Bank Overdrafts [Member]
Bank Overdrafts [Member]
Range
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Outstanding Common Stock Equivalents That Were Anti-Dilutive
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Number of Options, Balance at beginning of year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Number of Options - Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Number of Options - Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Number of Options - Forfeited/expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Number of Options, Balance at end of year
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Balance at beginning of year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price - Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price - Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price - Forfeited/expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Balance at end of year
Aggregate Intrinsic Value - Beginning of Year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Aggregate Intrinsic Value - Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Grant Date Intrinsic Value
Aggregate Intrinsic Value - Exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Aggregate Intrinsic Value - End of Year
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Legal Entity
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Parent Company
Parent Company [Member]
Subsidiary Issuers
Subsidiaries [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Eliminations
Eliminations [Member]
Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
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
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.
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
Early Debt Extinguishment
Early Debt Extinguishment
Restructuring expense
Restructuring Charges
Transaction-related costs, net
Transaction-related costs, net
Acquisition- and integration- related costs, net
Impairment
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments
Total expenses
Costs and Expenses
Income before income taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Equity in earnings (loss) of subsidiaries
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Other Credit Facility
Other Credit Facility [Member]
Other Credit Facility [Member]
Other Facilities
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
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Currency translation adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Net carrying value of software developed
Capitalized Computer Software, Net
Vehicle interest income
Vehicle Interest Income
Vehicle Interest Income
Advertising expense
Advertising Expense
Investments in joint ventures
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Aggregate realized gain from the sale of investments
Cost-method Investments, Realized Gain (Loss)
Retained risks of liability to third parties
Retained Risks Of Liabilities
Retained Risks Of Liabilities
Workers compensation liabilities
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent
Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs
Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Favorable Currency Exchange Rate Movements
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Favorable Currency Exchange Rate Movements
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Favorable Currency Exchange Rate Movements
Gain or loss of currency transactions
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
2016
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Disclosure Schedule Of Other Current Assets [Abstract]
Disclosure - Schedule of Other Current Assets [Abstract]
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Sales and use tax
Sales And Use Taxes
Sales and use taxes due either from customers arising from sales, or as previously overpaid to tax authorities.
Other
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Current
Total other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Interest Expense [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Operating Expense [Member]
Operating Expense [Member]
Vehicle Interest [Member]
Vehicle Interest [Member]
Vehicle Interest [Member]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Interest rate swaps
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss Recognized In Operations
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss Recognized In Operations
Derivative Instruments Gain Loss Recognized In Operations
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
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.
Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current income tax provision (benefit)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred income tax provision
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Provision for income taxes
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block]
Net income (loss) for basic EPS
Convertible debt interest, net of tax
Interest on Convertible Debt, Net of Tax
Net income (loss) 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
Earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Rent and minimum concession fees
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Minimum Rentals
Contingent concession expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Contingent Rentals
Rent and contingent concession expense
Operating Leases Rent And Contingent Concession Expense
Operating leases rent and contingent concession expense.
Less: sublease rental income
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Sublease Rentals
Total
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Disclosure Components Of Vehicle Depreciation And Lease Charges [Abstract]
Disclosure - Components Of Vehicle Depreciation And Lease Charges [Abstract]
Inventories [Table]
Inventories [Table]
Inventories [Table]
Vehicle Rental Activities [Axis]
Vehicle Rental Activities [Axis]
Vehicle Rental Activities [Axis]
Vehicle Rental Activities [Domain]
Vehicle Rental Activities [Domain]
[Domain] for Vehicle Rental Activities [Axis]
Vehicle Depreciation and Lease Charges, Net [Line Items]
Vehicle Depreciation And Lease Charges Net [Line Items]
Vehicle Depreciation and Lease Charges, Net [Line Items]
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 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.
Vehicle depreciation and lease charges, net
Vehicle Depreciation And Lease Charges Net
Vehicle Depreciation And Lease Charges, Net
Accounts Payable, Other, Current
Accounts Payable, Other, Current
Receivables due from former subsidiaries
Other Receivables
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
Vehicles Net
Total carrying value of rental vehicles classified as program assets not otherwise defined in the taxonomy.
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
6% Euro-Denominated Senior Notes
Six Euro-Denominated Senior Notes [Member]
Six Euro-Denominated Senior Notes [Member]
5 1/2% Senior Notes
Five And One Over Two Senior Notes [Member]
Five And One Over Two Senior Notes [Member]
Floating Rate Term Loan Due March 2019
Floating Rate Term Loan Due March Two Thousand Nineteen [Member]
Floating rate term loan due march two thousand nineteen [member]
Floating Rate Notes [Member]
Floating Rate Notes [Member]
Information on floating rate notes.
8 1/4% Senior Notes
Eight And One Over Four Senior Notes [Member]
Eight And One Over Four Senior Notes [Member]
9 3/4% Senior Notes
Nine And Three Over Four Senior Notes [Member]
Nine And Three Over Four Senior Notes [Member]
4 7/8% Senior Notes
Four And Seven Over Eight Senior Notes [Member]
Four And Seven Over Eight Senior Notes [Member] [Member]
Floating Rate Senior Notes Due December 2017
Floating Rate Senior Notes Due December 2017 [Member]
Floating Rate Senior Notes Due December 2017 [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]
Loans
Loans Payable [Member]
Uncommitted Credit Facility
Uncommitted Credit Facility [Member]
Uncommitted Credit Facility [Member]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt instrument interest percentage
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Proceeds from issue of senior notes
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt, Gross
Long-term Debt, Gross
Issuance price as percentage of face value
Convertible Senior Note Issuance Price As Percentage Of Face Value
Convertible senior note issuance price as percentage of face value
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Spread over LIBOR
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate
Aggregate rate of LIBOR rate
Percentage Of Margin Aggregate Interest Rate
Percentage Of Margin Aggregate Interest Rate.
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Repayments of senior notes
Repayments of Senior Debt
Repayment of term loan
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Uncommitted credit facilities
Short-term Bank Loans and Notes Payable
Credit facilities bearing interest
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Balance (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss):
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net activity related to restricted stock units (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Net activity related to restricted stock units
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Number of Options - Exercised
Exercise of stock options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Deficiency from Share-based Compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Deficiency from Share-based Compensation
Activity related to employee stock purchase plan
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities
Repurchase of warrants
Warrants Repurchased
Warrants Repurchased
Sale of call options, net of tax of $(1)
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other
Treasury Stock, Shares
Adjustments to Treasury Stock, Other
Adjustments to Treasury Stock.
Treasury Stock, Value
Adjustment to Treasury Stock, Other
Adjustment to Treasury Stock, Other
Balance (in shares)
Balance
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Repurchases of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Accounting Principles
Accounting Principles Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounting Principles [Policy Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassifications [Text Block]
Reclassifications [Text Block]
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Translations [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Program Cash
Program Cash Policy [Policy Text Block]
Program Cash [Policy Text Block]
Vehicles
Vehicles Policy [Policy Text Block]
Vehicles [Policy Text Block]
Advertising Expenses
Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Investments
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Self-Insurance Reserves
Self Insurance Reserves Policy [Policy Text Block]
Self Insurance Reserves [Policy Text Block]
Share-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Business Combinations
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Transaction-related Costs
Transaction Related Costs Policy [Policy Text Block]
Transaction Related Costs [Policy Text Block]
Currency Transactions
Foreign Currency Transactions Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Transactions [Policy Text Block]
New and Recently Issued Accounting Standards
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Net revenues
Revenue, Net
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Basic Net income (loss) (in dollars per share)
Diluted Net income (loss) (in dollars per share)
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income (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.
Deferred income taxes
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Amortization of debt financing fees
Amortization of Financing Costs
Early extinguishment of debt costs
Other Noncash Expense
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
Increase (Decrease) in 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 Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
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].
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
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
Debt financing fees
Payments of Financing Costs
Purchases of warrants
Payments for Repurchase of Warrants
Proceeds from sale of call options
Proceeds from Hedge, Financing Activities
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 (used in) 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 (decrease) increase 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
Supplemental Disclosure
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest payments
Interest Paid
Income tax payments, net
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Future Minimum Lease Payments
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Rent Expense
Schedule of Rent Expense [Table Text Block]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options
Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Benefit obligation at end of prior year
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Plan amendments
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments
Actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)
Benefit obligation at end of current year
Fair value of assets at end of prior year
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Employer contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Net benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Fair value of assets at end of current year
Total unfunded status at end of year (recognized in other non-current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets)
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Taxes [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Non Avis Budget Car Rental Tax Contingencies
Non Avis Budget Car Rental Tax Contingencies [Member]
Non-Avis Budget Car Rental Tax Contingencies [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits, non-current income taxes payable
Unrecognized tax benefits, non-current income taxes payable
Unrecognized tax benefits, non-current income taxes payable
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Five and One over Eight Senior Notes [Member]
Five and One over Eight Senior Notes [Member]
Five and One over Eight Senior Notes [Member]
Nine And Five Over Eight Senior Notes [Member]
Nine And Five Over Eight Senior Notes [Member]
Nine And Five Over Eight Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Premium
Maturity Dates
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description
Other
Other Long-term Debt
Deferred Finance Costs, Net
Total
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Less: Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Percentage Of Margin Aggregate Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Debt Under Vehicle Programs [Member]
Debt Under Vehicle Programs [Member]
Debt Under Vehicle Programs [Member]
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.
Debt under vehicle programs
Vehicle Program Outstanding Debt
Vehicle Program Outstanding Debt
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).
Income Tax Disclosure [Table]
Income Tax Disclosure [Table]
Income Tax Disclosure [Table]
Other Tax [Member]
Other Tax [Member]
Other Tax [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Changes in valuation allowances
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
U.S. federal statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Taxes on foreign operations at rates different than statutory U.S. federal rates
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Resolution of prior years' examination issues
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Percent
Non-deductible debt extinguishment costs
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation Nondeductible Transaction Costs
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, nondeductible transaction costs
Non-deductible transaction-related costs
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Non-deductible Transaction-Related Costs, Percent, Total
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Non-deductible Transaction-Related Costs, Percent, Total
Other non-deductible expenses
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other, Percent
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Total
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Depreciation and amortization expense
Depreciation, Nonproduction
Amortization expense relating to capitalized computer software
Capitalized Computer Software, Amortization
Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization of unrecognized amounts
Defined Benefit Plan Amortization Of Unrecognized Amounts
Defined benefit plan, amortization of unrecognized amounts
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Summary of Share-Based Payment Award Stock Options Valuation Assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Annual Activity of RSUs
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award 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]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Net Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax
Net unrealized holding losses arising during period,tax
Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Gain Loss On Cash Flow Hedges Arising During Period Tax
Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Gain Loss On Cash Flow Hedges Arising During Period Tax
Cash flow hedges reclassified to earnings, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax
Pension and post retirement benefits, tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, before Reclassification Adjustments, Tax
Pension and post retirement benefits reclassified to earnings, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Tax
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
2015 Acquisition Integration [Member]
2015 Acquisition Integration [Member]
2015 Acquisition Integration [Member]
2014 T15 Restructuring [Member]
2014 T15 Restructuring [Member]
2014 T15 Restructuring [Member]
2011 Avis Europe Restructuring [Member]
2011 Avis Europe Restructuring [Member]
2011 Avis Europe Initiative [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
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
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]
Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Performance Shares [Member]
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, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Number of RSUs - Balance at beginning of year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Number of RSUs - Granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Number of RSUs - Vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Number of RSUs - Forfeited/expired
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Number of RSUs - Balance at end of year
Weighted Average Grant Price, Balance at beginning of year
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 - Vested
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 - Forfeited/expired
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 - Granted
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, Balance at end of year
Stockholders' Equity [Table]
Stockholders Equity [Table]
Stockholders' Equity [Table]
Subsequent Event Type
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Convertible Notes Payable [Member]
Convertible Notes Payable [Member]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Three And One Over Two Senior Notes [Member]
Three And One Over Two Senior Notes [Member]
Three And One Over Two Senior Notes [Member]
3 1/2% Convertible Senior Notes
Three And One Over Two Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Three And One Over Two Convertible Senior Notes [Member]
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Stockholders Equity [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Convertible note hedge purchased, gross
Convertible Note Hedge Purchased Gross
Convertible note hedge purchased gross
Proceeds from issuance of warrants
Proceeds from Issuance of Warrants
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Convertible Securities
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
Common stock subject to anti-dilution provisions
Common Stock Subject To Anti Dilution Provisions
Common Stock Subject To Anti Dilution Provisions
Convertible note hedge strike price
Derivative, Price Risk Option Strike Price
Repurchased warrants for the purchase of the Company's common stock
Proceeds from Derivative Instrument, Financing Activities
Proceeds from Derivative Instrument, Financing Activities
Proceeds from sale of convertible note hedge
Change in net purchase and issuance of shares
Change In Net Purchase And Issuance Of Shares
Change In Net Purchase And Issuance Of Shares
Adjustments to Treasury Stock, Other
Adjustment to Treasury Stock, Other
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
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), 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
Less: Pension and post-retirement benefits reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $(2), $(1) and $(6), respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Net of Tax
Text Block [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Maggiore Group [Member]
Maggiore Group [Member]
Maggiore Group [Member]
Brazil [Member]
Brazil [Member]
Brazil [Member] [Member]
Avis and Budget Licensees [Member]
Avis and Budget Licensees [Member]
Avis and Budget Licensees [Member]
Budget Licensees [Member]
Budget Licensees [Member]
Budget Licensees [Member]
Payless
Payless [Member]
Payless [Member]
Zipcar
Zipcar [Member]
Zipcar [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Other intangibles, useful life, in years
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition
Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Vehicles Net
Business Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation Vehicles Net
Business acquisition, purchase price allocation, vehicles, net.
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Indefinite-Lived Trademarks
Indefinite-Lived Trademarks
Finite-Lived Customer Relationships, Gross
Finite-Lived Customer Relationships, Gross
Indefinite-Lived License Agreements
Indefinite-Lived License Agreements
Goodwill
Goodwill
Non Cash Charge On Unfavorable License Rights Reacquired With Acquisition With Subsidiaries
Non Cash Charge On Unfavorable License Rights Reacquired With Acquisition With Subsidiaries
Non-cash charge on unfavorable license rights reacquired with the acquisition with subsidiaries.
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Due to Related Parties
Due to Related Parties
Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Loss
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Remeasurement Loss
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
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 depreciation and amortization
Interest expense related to corporate debt, net
Early extinguishment of debt
Restructuring Charges
Income before income taxes
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Buildings
Building [Member]
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Capitalized Software
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Buses And Support Vehicles
Vehicles [Member]
Property And Equipment, Net [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Disclosure Schedule Of Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Abstract]
Disclosure - Schedule of Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Debt Under Vehicle Programs and Borrowing Arrangements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Rolling Twelve Months
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Business Segments
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Americas
North America [Member]
International
International [Member]
International [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Gross goodwill
Goodwill, Gross
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Acquisition
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Adjustments to the allocation of purchase price
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill
2016
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Total
Vehicle Program Debt Amount Outstanding
Amount borrowed under the vehicle program as of the balance sheet date.
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member]
United States Pension Plan of US Entity [Member]
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Long-term rate of return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Schedule of Other Current Assets
Schedule of Other Current Assets [Table Text Block]
United States
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
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
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
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
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.
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]
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
Short Term Debt And Current Portion Of Long Term Debt
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Due to Related Parties, Noncurrent
Due to Related Parties, Noncurrent
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 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.
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.
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
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity
Long-term Debt and Borrowing Arrangements
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Table]
Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Table]
Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Table]
Realogy
Realogy Corporation [Member]
Realogy Corporation [Member]
Wyndham
Wyndham Worldwide Corporation [Member]
Wyndham Worldwide Corporation [Member]
Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Schedule Of Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Future sublease rental inflows
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals
Operating leases, residual value of leased assets
Operating Leases Residual Value Of Leased Assets
Operating leases, residual value of leased assets.
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Portion Not Accrued
Loss Contingency, Range of Possible Loss, Portion Not Accrued
Vehicle purchase commitments over the next 12 months
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation Due in Next Twelve Months
Aggregate purchase obligations
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Liabilities accrued for asset retirement obligations
Asset Retirement Obligation
Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
United States
UNITED STATES
All Other Countries
All Other Countries [Member]
All other countries [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenues
Assets exclusive of assets under vehicle programs
Segment Assets Exclusive Of Assets Under Vehicle Program
Segment assets exclusive of assets under vehicle program
Long-Lived Assets
Long-Lived Assets
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Summary of Operating Segments
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Income (Loss)
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Summary of Geographic Segment Information
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net assets acquired (net of cash acquired)
intercompany loan receipts
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Related Party Debt
Decrease in program cash
Investment In Vehicles
Proceeds from borrowings
Principal payments on borrowings
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
Purchase of warrants
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Intercompany loan borrowings
Intercompany loan borrowings
Intercompany loan borrowings
Principal payments on borrowings
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Americas
Americas [Member]
Corporate and Other
Corporate and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Vehicle depreciation and lease charges, net
Vehicle interest, net
Assets under vehicle programs
Capital expenditures (excluding vehicles)
Capital Expenditure Excluding Vehicles
Capital expenditure excluding vehicles
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Tax Valuation Allowance
Valuation Allowance Of Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation allowance of Tax assets [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Expensed
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense
Other Adjustments
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Adjustments
Deductions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Balance at End of Period
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Employee Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Consolidating Condensed Income Statement
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheet
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Consolidating Condensed Cash Flow Statement
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Selected Quarterly Financial Data
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Land
Land
Buildings and leasehold improvements
Buildings and Improvements, Gross
Capitalized software
Capitalized Computer Software, Gross
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Furniture and Fixtures, Gross
Buses and support vehicles
Public Utilities, Property, Plant and Equipment, Vehicles
Projects in process
Construction in Progress, Gross
Property and Equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, Total
Long-Term Debt And Borrowing Arrangements [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Share Based Compensation Percentage In Annual Base Salary, Min
Share Based Compensation Percentage In Annual Base Salary, Min
Share based compensation percentage in annual base salary, min.
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Issued
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Shares Issued
Maximum number of shares reserved for grant of awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Shares available for grant under the plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Purchase Date
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Discount from Market Price, Purchase Date
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Allocated Share-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.
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Weighted Average [Member]
Weighted Average [Member]
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
Goodwill [Member]
Trademarks
Trademarks [Member]
Customer Relationships and Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Customer Relationships and Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Customer Relationships and 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]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Gross Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net Carrying Amount
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Trademarks
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Financial Instruments
Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block]
Provision for (Benefit From) Income Taxes
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Pretax Income (Loss) for Domestic and Foreign Operations
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of U.S Federal Income Tax Statutory Rate and Effective Income Tax Rate
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Changes in Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Summary Of Income Tax Contingencies By Balance Sheet Location Table [Text Block]
Summary of income tax contingencies by balance sheet location [table text block]
Vehicle Programs [Member]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Federal net operating loss carryforwards net of valuation allowances
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating loss carryforwards expiration period
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Expiration Date
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign
Accumulated and undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings
Schedule of Long-Term Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Contractual Maturities of Company's Corporate Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Committed Credit Facilities
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Corporate Interest Expense [Member]
Corporate Interest Expense [Member]
Corporate Interest Expense [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Currency Translation Adjustment, Beginning Balance
Currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $(22), $(30) and $7, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Currency Translation Adjustment, Ending Balance
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges, Beginning Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax
Net unrealized holding gains (losses), net of tax of $4, $4 and $1, respectively
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
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges, Period change
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges, Ending Balance
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available- For-Sale Securities, Beginning Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax of $1, $0 and $0, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax
Less: Realized losses on available-for-sale securities reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $0, $0 and $1, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax of $0, $0 and $0, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available- For-Sale Securities, Ending Balance
Minimum Pension Liability Adjustment, Beginning Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Net of Tax
Minimum Pension Liability Adjustment, Period change
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Minimum Pension Liability Adjustment, Ending Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Beginning Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), 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
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
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Period change
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Ending Balance
Deferred Income Tax Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Deferred Income Tax Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Deferred Income Tax Assets And Liabilities [Table]
Deferred Income Tax Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Deferred Income Tax Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Deferred Income Tax Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]
Net tax loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Accrued liabilities and deferred income
Deferred Tax Assets Accrued Liabilities And Deferred Income Non Current
Deferred Tax Assets, Accrued Liabilities And Deferred Income, Non Current
Tax credits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred Tax Assets Depreciation And Amortization Non Current
Deferred Tax Assets, Depreciation And Amortization, Non Current
Acquisition and integration-related liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets Acquisition And Integration Related Liabilities Non Current
Deferred Tax Assets, Acquisition And Integration-Related Liabilities, Non Current
Provision for doubtful accounts
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Deferred Tax Assets, Hedging Transactions
Deferred Tax Assets, Hedging Transactions
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent
Deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets Noncurrent
Deferred tax assets noncurrent
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred Tax Liabilities Depreciation And Amortization Non Current
Deferred tax liabilities depreciation and amortization non current
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Prepaid Expenses
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Prepaid Expenses
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Non-current deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent
Non-current net deferred income tax assets
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred Tax Assets Depreciation And Amortization
Deferred tax assets depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred Tax Liabilities Depreciation And Amortization
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Depreciation and Amortization
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities Additional Information (Detail) [Abstract]
Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities Additional Information (Detail) [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforward With Valuation Against It
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforward With Valuation Against It
Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforward With Valuation Against It
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Foreign
Deferred Tax Assets State And Local
Deferred Tax Assets State And Local
Deferred tax assets state and local
Interest Rate Caps Purchased
Purchase [Member]
Purchase [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives
Schedule Of Property And Equipment Estimated Useful Lives Table [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Property And Equipment Estimated Useful Lives [Table Text Block]
Expected volatility of stock price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Valuation period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Share Based Compensation Percentage In Annual Base Salary, Max
Share Based Compensation Percentage In Annual Base Salary, Max
Share Based Compensation Percentage In Annual Base Salary, Max
Other Current Assets
Other Current Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Other current assets disclosure [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]
Schedule of Effect of Derivatives Recognized
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Equity Securities [Member]
Equity Securities [Member]
Debt Securities
Debt Securities [Member]
Contributions
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amount to be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Next Fiscal Year
Net actuarial loss of accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Prior service cost of accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Percentage of plan assets allocation, minimum
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum
Percentage of plan assets allocation, maximum
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Maximum
Estimated future benefit payments, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
Estimated future benefit payments, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
Estimated future benefit payments, 2016
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
Estimated future benefit payments, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
Estimated future benefit payments, 2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
Estimated future benefit payments, 2019 to 2023
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Contribution to multiemployer plans
Multiemployer Plan, Period Contributions
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, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Number Of Restricted Stock Units Target Award Vested Range Maximum
Number Of Restricted Stock Units Target Award Vested Range Maximum
Number Of Restricted Stock Units Target Award Vested Range Maximum
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, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
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
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
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
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
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Shares Underlying Convertible Debt
Convertible Debt Securities [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive shares
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
US Stock
Domestic Stock [Member]
Domestic stock [Member]
Non US Stock
International Stock [Member]
International stock [Member]
Non US Government Securities
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
Corporate Bonds
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Other Assets
Other Assets [Member]
Total assets
2012 Truck Restructuring [Member]
2012 Truck Restructuring [Member]
2012 Truck Initiative [Member]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Employee Severance [Member]
Employee Severance [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Other Restructuring [Member]
Other Restructuring [Member]
Balance, beginning
Restructuring Reserve
Cash payment/utilization
Payments for Restructuring
Balance, ending
Schedule of Selected Quarterly Financial Data
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $34, respectively)
Debt due to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC—related party
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes Under Vehicle Programs
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.
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $.01 par value—authorized 10 shares; none issued and outstanding
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $.01 par value—authorized 250 shares; issued 137 shares, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Treasury stock, at cost—39 and 31 shares, respectively
Treasury Stock, Value
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues
Revenues [Abstract]
Expenses
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Interest expense related to corporate debt, net:
Interest and Debt Expense [Abstract]
Provision for income taxes
Earnings (loss) per share
Sale of call options, tax
Tax Effects On Call Options
Tax Effects On Call Options
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued sales and use taxes
Accrued Sales And Use Taxes Current
Accrued sales and use taxes current
Accrued payroll and related
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Public liability and property damage insurance liabilities - current
Accrued Insurance, Current
Income taxes payable - current
Deferred Revenue, Current
Other
Other Liabilities, Current
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Available-for-sale securities:
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Cash flow hedges:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Less: Cash flow hedges reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $(3), $(3) and $0, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Minimum pension liability adjustment:
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Pension and post-retirement benefits, net of tax of $(1), $25 and $(19), respectively
Less: Pension and post-retirement benefits reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $(2), $(1) and $(6), respectively
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Summary of Changes to Restructuring-Related Liabilities
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
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 Vehicle Program
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).
Disclosure Licensing Activities Additional Information [Abstract]
Disclosure - Licensing Activities - Additional Information [Abstract]
Licenses Agreements [Table]
Licenses Agreements [Table]
Licenses Agreements [Table]
Licensing Activities [Line Items]
License Agreements [Line Items]
License Agreements [Line Items]