Basis and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Store Count by Ownership Type (Details) - Operating Segments - Store	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	1,599	1,719
Company-operated Aaron's Branded Stores
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	1,230	1,182
Franchised Stores
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of retail stores	369	537