Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Net Income (Loss) for Purposes of Determining Basic and Diluted EPS) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Net income attributed to Vector Group Ltd.	$ 24,015	$ 17,607	$ 43,353	$ 38,828
Income attributed to participating securities	(784)	(521)	(1,417)	(1,151)
Income attributed to participating securities	(784)	(521)	(1,417)	(1,151)
Net income available to common shares attributed to Vector Group Ltd.	23,231	17,086	41,936	37,677
Net income available to common shares attributed to Vector Group Ltd.	$ 23,231	$ 17,086	$ 41,936	$ 37,677