X0303 4 2010-02-26 false 0000752714 MCGRATH RENTCORP MGRC 0001357113 Whitney David M 5700 LAS POSITAS ROAD LIVERMORE CA 94551 false true false false VP, Controller, PAO Common Stock 1867 I ESOP Common Stock 10871 I Spouses ESOP Holding Common Stock 2010-02-26 4 A false 3000 0 A 8890 D Spouses Common Stock 2010-02-26 4 A false 2000 0 A 12990 I Spouses Holding Stock Appreciation Right 23.92 2010-02-26 4 A false 8000 0 A 2011-02-26 2017-02-26 Common Stock 8000 8000 D Stock Appreciation Right 23.92 2010-02-26 4 A false 7000 0 A 2011-02-26 2017-02-26 Common Stock 7000 7000 I Spouse's Holding 20% vests on first anniversary of grant date; 5% vests each anniversary quarter thereafter. Shares of common stock acquired are underlying RSU with performance based vesting component at the end of a three-year performance period. Spouse's Holdings Randle Rose, POA for David Whitney 2010-03-02