CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Net loss	$ (48,241)	$ (119,294)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Translation adjustment changes, (net of tax of 2012: ($1,374) and 2011: ($1,975))	29,570	42,471
Unrealized holding gains on securities, (net of tax of 2012: $1,958 and 2011: $0)	3,086	33
Other, (net of tax of 2012: $0 and 2011: $0)	(87)	(44)
Unrealized loss on Euro-denominated debt, (net of tax of 2012: $0 and 2011: $7,399)		(11,558)
Defined benefit pension plans
Net gains (losses) arising during the period	(231)	148
Defined benefit pension plans	(231)	148
Other comprehensive income	32,338	31,050
Comprehensive loss	(15,903)	(88,244)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest		(3,673)
Comprehensive loss attributable to The Hertz Corporation and Subsidiaries' common stockholder	$ (15,903)	$ (91,917)