Property and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

May 31, 2014

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property and Equipment

Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method primarily over the following estimated useful lives of the assets based on industry and Cintas specific experience, in years:

Buildings	30 to 40
Building improvements	5 to 20
Equipment	3 to 10
Leasehold improvements	2 to 15

(In thousands)	2014		2013
Land	$	116,989	$	112,311
Buildings and improvements	521,113		512,717
Equipment	1,427,356		1,631,213
Leasehold improvements	35,821		27,543
Construction in progress	42,384		58,463
	2,143,663		2,342,247
Less: accumulated depreciation	1,287,961		1,355,544
	$	855,702	$	986,703