Segments - Information on Segments and Reconciliation to Earnings Before Income Taxes from Continuing Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Earnings Before Income Taxes	$ 70,308	$ 66,752
Total Assets	3,237,966		$ 2,826,692
Progressive Leasing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Earnings Before Income Taxes	55,388	34,979
Total Assets	1,106,668		1,088,227
Aaron's Business
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Earnings Before Income Taxes	17,588	33,079
Total Assets	1,774,858		1,483,102
DAMI
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Earnings Before Income Taxes	(2,668)	$ (1,306)
Total Assets	89,533		95,341
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	$ 266,907		$ 160,022