Segments - Information on Segments and Reconciliation to Earnings Before Income Taxes from Continuing Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Earnings Before Income Taxes	$ 53,415	$ 39,221	$ 170,147	$ 178,839
Total Assets	2,698,898		2,698,898		$ 2,692,264
Progressive Leasing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Earnings Before Income Taxes	40,839	27,734	120,393	101,732
Total Assets	1,037,017		1,037,017		1,022,413
Aaron's Business
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Earnings Before Income Taxes	15,641	15,484	56,417	85,564
Total Assets	1,388,850		1,388,850		1,261,234
DAMI
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Earnings Before Income Taxes	(3,065)	$ (3,997)	(6,663)	$ (8,457)
Total Assets	96,297		96,297		108,306
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	$ 176,734		$ 176,734		$ 300,311