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Restructuring (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring Charges $ 1us-gaap_RestructuringCharges $ 7us-gaap_RestructuringCharges  
2014 T15 Restructuring [Member]      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated 35us-gaap_RestructuringAndRelatedCostExpectedNumberOfPositionsEliminated
/ us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis
= car_A2014T15RestructuringMember
   
Restructuring Charges 1us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
/ us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis
= car_A2014T15RestructuringMember
   
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost     $ 9us-gaap_RestructuringAndRelatedCostExpectedCost1
/ us-gaap_RestructuringCostAndReserveAxis
= car_A2014T15RestructuringMember