Long-Term Debt (Components Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Junior subordinated debentures owed to City Holding Capital Trust III, due 2038, interest at a rate of 3.73% and 3.74%, respectively	$ 16,495	$ 16,495
Junior subordinated debentures, interest rate	3.73%	3.74%
Junior subordinated debentures, due date	Dec. 31, 2038	Dec. 31, 2038
Percent over three month LIBOR Rate	3.50%
Junior subordinated debenture, Threshold in days	90 days