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Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Details 1) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances $ 429,160us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 109,239us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
   
Buildings 659,515us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 20,053us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments (45,072)cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 104,604us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
   
Buildings 639,131us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
   
Total 743,735us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
150,424us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
0us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
Accumulated Depreciation 10,875us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
824us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
Direct Financing Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 25,582us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 3,023us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
   
Buildings 40,656us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 1,903cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Total 45,582us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
   
Operating Real Estate      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 66,970us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 28,039us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
   
Buildings 104,540us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
   
Personal Property 1,017cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 28,040us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
   
Buildings 104,539us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
   
Personal Property 1,017cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
   
Total 133,596us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
0us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
0us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
Accumulated Depreciation 939us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
Office facility in Austin, TX | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 72,800us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyOneMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 29,215us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyOneMember
   
Buildings 67,993us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyOneMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyOneMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyOneMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 29,215us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyOneMember
   
Buildings 67,993us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyOneMember
   
Total 97,208us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyOneMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 2,880us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyOneMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1993    
Date Acquired Aug. 31, 2013    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 40 years    
Retail facility in Zagreb, Croatia | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 8,236us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwoMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwoMember
   
Buildings 10,828us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwoMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwoMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments (1,179)cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwoMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwoMember
   
Buildings 9,649us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwoMember
   
Total 9,649us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwoMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 293us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwoMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2005    
Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 34 years    
Retail facility in Zagreb, Croatia | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 8,155us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThreeMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThreeMember
   
Buildings 10,576us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThreeMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThreeMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments (1,229)cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThreeMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThreeMember
   
Buildings 9,347us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThreeMember
   
Total 9,347us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThreeMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 268us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThreeMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2006    
Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 36 years    
Retail facility in Zagreb, Croatia | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 7,999us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,264us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourMember
   
Buildings 10,676us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments (1,504)cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 2,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourMember
   
Buildings 9,436us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourMember
   
Total 11,436us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 296us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2006    
Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 34 years    
Retail facility in Zadar, Croatia | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 8,991us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiveMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 4,320us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiveMember
   
Buildings 10,536us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiveMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiveMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments (1,728)cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiveMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 3,815us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiveMember
   
Buildings 9,313us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiveMember
   
Total 13,128us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiveMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 316us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiveMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007    
Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 33 years    
Retail facility in Split, Croatia | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 3,656us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixMember
   
Buildings 3,161us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments (367)cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixMember
   
Buildings 2,794us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixMember
   
Total 2,794us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 107us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2001    
Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 27 years    
Land in Madison, IN | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 426us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySevenMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 834us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySevenMember
   
Buildings 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySevenMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySevenMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySevenMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 834us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySevenMember
   
Buildings 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySevenMember
   
Total 834us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySevenMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySevenMember
   
Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013    
Industrial facility in Streetsboro, OH | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 3,257us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyElevenMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,163us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyElevenMember
   
Buildings 3,393us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyElevenMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 719us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyElevenMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyElevenMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 1,163us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyElevenMember
   
Buildings 4,112us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyElevenMember
   
Total 5,275us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyElevenMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 188us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyElevenMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1993    
Date Acquired Jan. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 21 years    
Warehouse/distribution facility in University Park, IL | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 47,250us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwelveMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 13,748us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwelveMember
   
Buildings 52,135us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwelveMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwelveMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwelveMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 13,748us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwelveMember
   
Buildings 52,135us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwelveMember
   
Total 65,883us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwelveMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 1,752us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwelveMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2003    
Date Acquired Feb. 28, 2014    
Warehouse/distribution facility in University Park, IL | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease | Minimum      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 34 years    
Warehouse/distribution facility in University Park, IL | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease | Maximum      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 36 years    
Office facility in Norcross, GA | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 3,752us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirteenMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,044us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirteenMember
   
Buildings 3,361us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirteenMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirteenMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirteenMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 1,044us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirteenMember
   
Buildings 3,361us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirteenMember
   
Total 4,405us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirteenMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 106us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirteenMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1999    
Date Acquired Feb. 28, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 40 years    
Office facility in Oslo, Norway | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 43,099us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFifteenMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 14,362us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFifteenMember
   
Buildings 59,219us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFifteenMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFifteenMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments (13,707)cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFifteenMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 11,686us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFifteenMember
   
Buildings 48,188us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFifteenMember
   
Total 59,874us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFifteenMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 1,008us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFifteenMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013    
Date Acquired Feb. 28, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 40 years    
Office facility in Warsaw, Poland | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 64,852us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixteenMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixteenMember
   
Buildings 112,676us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixteenMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixteenMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments (13,091)cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixteenMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixteenMember
   
Buildings 99,585us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixteenMember
   
Total 99,585us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixteenMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 1,878us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixteenMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008    
Date Acquired Mar. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 40 years    
Industrial facility in Columbus, GA | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 4,894us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySeventeenMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 448us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySeventeenMember
   
Buildings 5,841us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySeventeenMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySeventeenMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySeventeenMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 448us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySeventeenMember
   
Buildings 5,841us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySeventeenMember
   
Total 6,289us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySeventeenMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 147us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySeventeenMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1995    
Date Acquired Apr. 30, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 30 years    
Office facility in Farmington Hills, MI | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 7,325us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyEighteenMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,251us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyEighteenMember
   
Buildings 3,390us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyEighteenMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 672us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyEighteenMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 47cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyEighteenMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 2,251us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyEighteenMember
   
Buildings 4,109us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyEighteenMember
   
Total 6,360us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyEighteenMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 72us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyEighteenMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2001    
Date Acquired May 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 40 years    
Industrial facility in Surprise, AZ | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 2,322us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyNineteenMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 298us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyNineteenMember
   
Buildings 2,347us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyNineteenMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyNineteenMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyNineteenMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 298us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyNineteenMember
   
Buildings 2,347us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyNineteenMember
   
Total 2,645us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyNineteenMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 57us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyNineteenMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998    
Date Acquired May 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 35 years    
Industrial facility in Temple, GA | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 6,714us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 381us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyMember
   
Buildings 6,469us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 381us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyMember
   
Buildings 6,469us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyMember
   
Total 6,850us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 139us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007    
Date Acquired May 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 33 years    
Land in Houston, TX | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 1,280us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyOneMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,675us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyOneMember
   
Buildings 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyOneMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyOneMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyOneMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 1,675us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyOneMember
   
Buildings 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyOneMember
   
Total 1,675us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyOneMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyOneMember
   
Date Acquired May 31, 2014    
Land in Chicago, IL | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 2,024us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyTwoMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 3,036us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyTwoMember
   
Buildings 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyTwoMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyTwoMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyTwoMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 3,036us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyTwoMember
   
Buildings 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyTwoMember
   
Total 3,036us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyTwoMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyTwoMember
   
Date Acquired May 31, 2014    
Warehouse/distribution facility in Jonesville, SC | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyThreeMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,995us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyThreeMember
   
Buildings 14,644us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyThreeMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 18,662us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyThreeMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyThreeMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 2,995us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyThreeMember
   
Buildings 33,306us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyThreeMember
   
Total 36,301us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyThreeMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 400us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyThreeMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997    
Date Acquired Jun. 30, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 28 years    
Industrial facility in Ayr, United Kingdom | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 2,532us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyFourMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,150us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyFourMember
   
Buildings 3,228us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyFourMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyFourMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments (312)cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyFourMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 1,068us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyFourMember
   
Buildings 2,998us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyFourMember
   
Total 4,066us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyFourMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 53us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyFourMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1950    
Date Acquired Aug. 31, 2014    
Industrial facility in Ayr, United Kingdom | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease | Minimum      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 15 years    
Industrial facility in Ayr, United Kingdom | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease | Maximum      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 32 years    
Industrial facility in Bathgate, United Kingdom | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 1,688us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyFiveMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 627us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyFiveMember
   
Buildings 1,852us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyFiveMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyFiveMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments (177)cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyFiveMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 582us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyFiveMember
   
Buildings 1,720us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyFiveMember
   
Total 2,302us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyFiveMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 23us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyFiveMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009    
Date Acquired Aug. 31, 2014    
Industrial facility in Bathgate, United Kingdom | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease | Minimum      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 20 years    
Industrial facility in Bathgate, United Kingdom | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease | Maximum      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 35 years    
Industrial facility in Dundee, United Kingdom | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 1,604us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentySixMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 384us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentySixMember
   
Buildings 2,305us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentySixMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentySixMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments (192)cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentySixMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 357us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentySixMember
   
Buildings 2,140us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentySixMember
   
Total 2,497us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentySixMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 33us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentySixMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008    
Date Acquired Aug. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 22 years    
Industrial facility in Dunfermline, United Kingdom | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 928us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentySevenMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 294us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentySevenMember
   
Buildings 808us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentySevenMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentySevenMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments (79)cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentySevenMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 273us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentySevenMember
   
Buildings 750us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentySevenMember
   
Total 1,023us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentySevenMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 16us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentySevenMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1990    
Date Acquired Aug. 31, 2014    
Industrial facility in Dunfermline, United Kingdom | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease | Minimum      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 13 years    
Industrial facility in Dunfermline, United Kingdom | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease | Maximum      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 35 years    
Industrial facility in Invergordon, United Kingdom | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 473us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyEightMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 261us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyEightMember
   
Buildings 549us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyEightMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyEightMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments (57)cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyEightMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 243us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyEightMember
   
Buildings 510us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyEightMember
   
Total 753us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyEightMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 8us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyEightMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2006    
Date Acquired Aug. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 22 years    
Industrial facility in Livingston, United Kingdom | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 2,026us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyNineMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 447us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyNineMember
   
Buildings 3,015us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyNineMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyNineMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments (247)cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyNineMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 415us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyNineMember
   
Buildings 2,800us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyNineMember
   
Total 3,215us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyNineMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 34us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTwentyNineMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008    
Date Acquired Aug. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 29 years    
Industrial facility in Livingston, United Kingdom | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 2,152us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyMember
   
Buildings 3,360us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments (161)cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyMember
   
Buildings 3,199us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyMember
   
Total 3,199us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 35us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1997    
Date Acquired Sep. 30, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 24 years    
Office facility in Warstein, Germany | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 13,756us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyOneMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 281us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyOneMember
   
Buildings 15,671us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyOneMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyOneMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments (668)cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyOneMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 270us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyOneMember
   
Buildings 15,014us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyOneMember
   
Total 15,284us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyOneMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 98us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyOneMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2011    
Date Acquired Sep. 30, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 40 years    
Warehouse/distribution facility in Albany, GA | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 6,704us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyFourMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,141us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyFourMember
   
Buildings 5,997us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyFourMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyFourMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyFourMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 1,141us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyFourMember
   
Buildings 5,997us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyFourMember
   
Total 7,138us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyFourMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 93us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyFourMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1977    
Date Acquired Oct. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 14 years    
Office facility in Stavanger, Norway | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 48,151us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyTwoMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 8,276us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyTwoMember
   
Buildings 80,476us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyTwoMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyTwoMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments (8,637)cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyTwoMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 7,470us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyTwoMember
   
Buildings 72,645us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyTwoMember
   
Total 80,115us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyTwoMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 305us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyTwoMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2012    
Date Acquired Oct. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 40 years    
Office facility in Eagan, MN | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyFiveMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,189us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyFiveMember
   
Buildings 11,279us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyFiveMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyFiveMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyFiveMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 1,189us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyFiveMember
   
Buildings 11,279us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyFiveMember
   
Total 12,468us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyFiveMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 49us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyFiveMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2013    
Date Acquired Nov. 30, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 40 years    
Office facility in Plymouth, MN | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 27,650us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyThreeMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 3,990us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyThreeMember
   
Buildings 30,320us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyThreeMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyThreeMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyThreeMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 3,990us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyThreeMember
   
Buildings 30,320us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyThreeMember
   
Total 34,310us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyThreeMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 109us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyThreeMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1982    
Date Acquired Nov. 30, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 40 years    
Industrial facility in Dallas, TX | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 1,680us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyFourMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 512us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyFourMember
   
Buildings 1,283us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyFourMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyFourMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyFourMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 512us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyFourMember
   
Buildings 1,283us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyFourMember
   
Total 1,795us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyFourMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 7us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyFourMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1990    
Date Acquired Nov. 30, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 26 years    
Industrial facility in Dallas, TX | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 790us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyFiveMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 509us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyFiveMember
   
Buildings 340us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyFiveMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyFiveMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyFiveMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 509us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyFiveMember
   
Buildings 340us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyFiveMember
   
Total 849us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyFiveMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 4us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyFiveMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1990    
Date Acquired Nov. 30, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 20 years    
Industrial facility in Dallas, TX | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 281us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftySixMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 128us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftySixMember
   
Buildings 204us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftySixMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftySixMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftySixMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 128us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftySixMember
   
Buildings 204us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftySixMember
   
Total 332us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftySixMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 2us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftySixMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1990    
Date Acquired Nov. 30, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 21 years    
Industrial facility in Dallas, TX | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 1,217us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftySevenMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 360us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftySevenMember
   
Buildings 1,120us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftySevenMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftySevenMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftySevenMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 360us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftySevenMember
   
Buildings 1,120us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftySevenMember
   
Total 1,480us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftySevenMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 6us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftySevenMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1990    
Date Acquired Nov. 30, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 29 years    
Industrial facility in Fort Worth, TX | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 1,232us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyEightMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 809us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyEightMember
   
Buildings 671us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyEightMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyEightMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyEightMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 809us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyEightMember
   
Buildings 671us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyEightMember
   
Total 1,480us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyEightMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 5us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyEightMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2008    
Date Acquired Nov. 30, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 30 years    
Industrial facility in Dunfermline, United Kingdom | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyNineMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,162us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyNineMember
   
Buildings 5,631us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyNineMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyNineMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments (60)cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyNineMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 1,152us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyNineMember
   
Buildings 5,581us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyNineMember
   
Total 6,733us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyNineMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 27us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyNineMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000    
Date Acquired Nov. 30, 2014    
Industrial facility in Dunfermline, United Kingdom | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease | Minimum      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 23 years    
Industrial facility in Dunfermline, United Kingdom | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease | Maximum      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 31 years    
Industrial facility in Durham, United Kingdom | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 207us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyMember
   
Buildings 2,108us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments (21)cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 205us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyMember
   
Buildings 2,089us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyMember
   
Total 2,294us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 7us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998    
Date Acquired Nov. 30, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 35 years    
Office facility in Rotterdam, Netherlands | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyOneMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,247us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyOneMember
   
Buildings 27,149us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyOneMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyOneMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments (765)cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyOneMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 2,189us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyOneMember
   
Buildings 26,442us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyOneMember
   
Total 28,631us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyOneMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 27us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyOneMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1960    
Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 40 years    
Office facility in Rotterdam, Netherlands | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyTwoMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,246us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyTwoMember
   
Buildings 27,135us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyTwoMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyTwoMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments (764)cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyTwoMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 2,187us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyTwoMember
   
Buildings 26,430us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyTwoMember
   
Total 28,617us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyTwoMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 27us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyTwoMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1960    
Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 40 years    
Industrial facility in Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyThreeMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 938us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyThreeMember
   
Buildings 2,842us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyThreeMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyThreeMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments (34)cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyThreeMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 929us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyThreeMember
   
Buildings 2,817us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyThreeMember
   
Total 3,746us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyThreeMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyThreeMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1985    
Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 35 years    
Hotel in Albion, Mauritius | Real Estate Subject To Operating Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 19,264us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyFourMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 4,047us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyFourMember
   
Buildings 54,927us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyFourMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyFourMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments (140)cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyFourMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 4,037us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyFourMember
   
Buildings 54,797us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyFourMember
   
Total 58,834us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyFourMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_RealEstateSubjectToOperatingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyFourMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007    
Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 40 years    
Industrial facility in Logansport, IN | Direct Financing Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 4,437us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyEightMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 455us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyEightMember
   
Buildings 7,689us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyEightMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyEightMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyEightMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Total 8,144us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyEightMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1990    
Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013    
Industrial facility in Madison, IN | Direct Financing Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 1,911us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyNineMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 356us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyNineMember
   
Buildings 3,382us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyNineMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyNineMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyNineMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Total 3,738us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyNineMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2000    
Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013    
Industrial facility in Marion, SC | Direct Financing Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 5,205us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTenMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 753us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTenMember
   
Buildings 9,430us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTenMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTenMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTenMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Total 10,183us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyTenMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1968    
Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2013    
Industrial facility in Fraser, MI | Direct Financing Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 2,172us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtySixMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 542us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtySixMember
   
Buildings 3,840us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtySixMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtySixMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtySixMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Total 4,382us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtySixMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1984    
Date Acquired Mar. 31, 2014    
Industrial facility in Warren, MI | Direct Financing Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 1,814us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtySevenMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 429us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtySevenMember
   
Buildings 3,231us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtySevenMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtySevenMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtySevenMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Total 3,660us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtySevenMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1947    
Date Acquired Mar. 31, 2014    
Industrial facility in Columbus, GA | Direct Financing Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 2,845us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyEightMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 488us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyEightMember
   
Buildings 2,947us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyEightMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyEightMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 1,479cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyEightMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Total 4,914us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyEightMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1965    
Date Acquired Apr. 30, 2014    
Industrial facility in Houston, TX | Direct Financing Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 1,222us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyNineMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyNineMember
   
Buildings 1,573us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyNineMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyNineMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 26cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyNineMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Total 1,599us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyNineMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1973    
Date Acquired May 31, 2014    
Warehouse/distribution facility in Chicago, IL | Direct Financing Lease      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 5,976us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyMember
   
Buildings 8,564us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 398cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Total 8,962us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_NetInvestmentsInDirectFinancingLeaseMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1942    
Date Acquired May 31, 2014    
Tucker, GA | Operating Real Estate      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 14,140us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyTwoMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 4,288us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyTwoMember
   
Buildings 15,201us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyTwoMember
   
Personal Property 237cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyTwoMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyTwoMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyTwoMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 4,288us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyTwoMember
   
Buildings 15,201us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyTwoMember
   
Personal Property 237cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyTwoMember
   
Total 19,726us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyTwoMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 83us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyTwoMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2002    
Date Acquired Oct. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 40 years    
Atlanta, GA | Operating Real Estate      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 15,330us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyThreeMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 4,513us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyThreeMember
   
Buildings 16,404us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyThreeMember
   
Personal Property 780cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyThreeMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyThreeMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyThreeMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 4,513us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyThreeMember
   
Buildings 16,404us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyThreeMember
   
Personal Property 780cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyThreeMember
   
Total 21,697us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyThreeMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 101us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyThirtyThreeMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1990    
Date Acquired Oct. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 38 years    
Kissimmee, FL | Operating Real Estate      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 7,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyOneMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 3,306us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyOneMember
   
Buildings 7,190us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyOneMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyOneMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyOneMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyOneMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 3,306us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyOneMember
   
Buildings 7,190us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyOneMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyOneMember
   
Total 10,496us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyOneMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 198us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyOneMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2005    
Date Acquired Jan. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 38 years    
St. Petersburg, FL | Operating Real Estate      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 7,500us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyTwoMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 3,258us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyTwoMember
   
Buildings 7,128us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyTwoMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyTwoMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyTwoMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyTwoMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 3,258us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyTwoMember
   
Buildings 7,128us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyTwoMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyTwoMember
   
Total 10,386us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyTwoMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 184us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyTwoMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2007    
Date Acquired Jan. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 40 years    
Corpus Christi, TX | Operating Real Estate      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 2,725us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyThreeMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 340us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyThreeMember
   
Buildings 3,428us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyThreeMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyThreeMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyThreeMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyThreeMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 340us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyThreeMember
   
Buildings 3,428us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyThreeMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyThreeMember
   
Total 3,768us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyThreeMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 63us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyThreeMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1998    
Date Acquired Jul. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 28 years    
Kailua-Kona, HI | Operating Real Estate      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 3,770us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyFourMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,356us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyFourMember
   
Buildings 3,699us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyFourMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyFourMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyFourMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyFourMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 1,356us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyFourMember
   
Buildings 3,699us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyFourMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyFourMember
   
Total 5,055us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyFourMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 54us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyFourMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1991    
Date Acquired Jul. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 32 years    
Miami, FL | Operating Real Estate      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 3,034us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyFiveMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,915us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyFiveMember
   
Buildings 1,894us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyFiveMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyFiveMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyFiveMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyFiveMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 1,915us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyFiveMember
   
Buildings 1,894us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyFiveMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyFiveMember
   
Total 3,809us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyFiveMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 27us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyFiveMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1986    
Date Acquired Aug. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 33 years    
Palm Desert, CA | Operating Real Estate      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 6,890us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtySixMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 669us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtySixMember
   
Buildings 8,899us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtySixMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtySixMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtySixMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtySixMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 669us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtySixMember
   
Buildings 8,899us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtySixMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtySixMember
   
Total 9,568us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtySixMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 93us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtySixMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2006    
Date Acquired Aug. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 40 years    
Columbia, SC | Operating Real Estate      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 3,056us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtySevenMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,065us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtySevenMember
   
Buildings 2,742us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtySevenMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtySevenMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtySevenMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtySevenMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 1,065us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtySevenMember
   
Buildings 2,742us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtySevenMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtySevenMember
   
Total 3,807us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtySevenMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 32us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtySevenMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1988    
Date Acquired Sep. 30, 2014    
Columbia, SC | Operating Real Estate | Minimum      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 27 years    
Columbia, SC | Operating Real Estate | Maximum      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 30 years    
Kailua-Kona, HI | Operating Real Estate      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 3,525us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyEightMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 2,263us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyEightMember
   
Buildings 2,704us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyEightMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyEightMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyEightMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyEightMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 2,263us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyEightMember
   
Buildings 2,704us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyEightMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyEightMember
   
Total 4,967us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyEightMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 22us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFourtyEightMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2004    
Date Acquired Oct. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 32 years    
Pompano Beach, FL | Operating Real Estate      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 700us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyMember
   
Buildings 3,436us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 700us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyMember
   
Buildings 3,436us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyMember
   
Total 4,136us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 24us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1992    
Date Acquired Oct. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 28 years    
Jensen Beach, FL | Operating Real Estate      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyOneMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,596us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyOneMember
   
Buildings 5,963us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyOneMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyOneMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyOneMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyOneMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 1,596us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyOneMember
   
Buildings 5,963us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyOneMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyOneMember
   
Total 7,559us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyOneMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 25us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertyFiftyOneMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1989    
Date Acquired Nov. 30, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 37 years    
Dickinson, TX | Operating Real Estate      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyFiveMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 1,680us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyFiveMember
   
Buildings 7,165us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyFiveMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyFiveMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyFiveMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyFiveMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 1,680us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyFiveMember
   
Buildings 7,165us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyFiveMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyFiveMember
   
Total 8,845us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyFiveMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 14us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyFiveMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2001    
Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 35 years    
Humble, TX | Operating Real Estate      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtySixMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 341us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtySixMember
   
Buildings 6,582us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtySixMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtySixMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtySixMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtySixMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 341us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtySixMember
   
Buildings 6,582us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtySixMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtySixMember
   
Total 6,923us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtySixMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 8us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtySixMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2009    
Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 39 years    
Temecula, CA | Operating Real Estate      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtySevenMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 449us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtySevenMember
   
Buildings 8,574us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtySevenMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtySevenMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtySevenMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtySevenMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 449us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtySevenMember
   
Buildings 8,574us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtySevenMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtySevenMember
   
Total 9,023us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtySevenMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation 11us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtySevenMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 2006    
Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 37 years    
Cumming, GA | Operating Real Estate      
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]      
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyEightMember
   
Initial Cost to Company      
Land 300us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyEightMember
   
Buildings 3,531us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyEightMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyEightMember
   
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyEightMember
   
Increase (Decrease) in Net Investments 0cpa18_SECScheduleIIIRealEstateandAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequenttoAcquisitionIncreaseDecreaseInNetInvestments
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyEightMember
   
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period (c)      
Land 301us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyEightMember
   
Buildings 3,530us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyEightMember
   
Personal Property 0cpa18_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfPersonalProperty
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyEightMember
   
Total 3,831us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyEightMember
   
Accumulated Depreciation $ 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_MortgageLoansOnRealEstateDescriptionTypeOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_OperatingRealEstateMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= cpa18_PropertySixtyEightMember
   
Date of Construction Dec. 31, 1994    
Date Acquired Dec. 31, 2014    
Life on which Depreciation in Latest Statement of Income is Computed 27 years