Document and Entity Information	Nov. 02, 2023
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	8-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Nov. 02, 2023
Entity File Number	001-11015
Entity Registrant Name	VIAD CORP
Entity Central Index Key	0000884219
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	36-1169950
Entity Address, Address Line One	7000 East 1st Avenue
Entity Address, City or Town	Scottsdale
Entity Address, State or Province	AZ
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	85251-4304
City Area Code	602
Local Phone Number	207-1000
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $1.50 Par Value
Trading Symbol	VVI
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Written Communications	false
Soliciting Material	false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer	false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer	false