Segments - Information on Segments and Reconciliation to Earnings Before Income Taxes from Continuing Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Earnings Before Income Taxes	$ 49,980	$ 56,995	$ 116,732	$ 139,618
Total Assets	2,618,950		2,618,950		$ 2,692,264
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Earnings Before Income Taxes	49,980	56,995	116,732	139,618
Operating Segments | Progressive Leasing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Earnings Before Income Taxes	44,575	38,240	79,554	73,998
Total Assets	1,019,520		1,019,520		1,022,413
Operating Segments | Aaron's Business
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Earnings Before Income Taxes	7,697	21,450	40,776	70,080
Total Assets	1,253,427		1,253,427		1,261,234
Operating Segments | DAMI
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Earnings Before Income Taxes	(2,292)	$ (2,695)	(3,598)	$ (4,460)
Total Assets	97,818		97,818		108,306
Operating Segments | Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	$ 248,185		$ 248,185		$ 300,311