Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Store Count by Ownership Type (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) store	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) store	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) store
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Franchises granted (in number of stores)	388	580	749
Progressive Leasing
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Invoice Volume | $	$ 1,429,550	$ 1,160,732	$ 884,812
Operating Segments | Company-operated Aaron's Branded Stores
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	1,312	1,175	1,165
Operating Segments | Franchised Stores
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	377	551	699
Operating Segments | Systemwide Stores
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	1,689	1,726	1,864