Earnings per Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net Components of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share
Net Income attributable to EZCORP, Inc.	$ 30,717	$ 39,352
Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock	52,049	50,355
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock	63	338
Weighted average common stock and common stock equivalents	52,112	50,693
Basic earnings per share	$ 0.59	$ 0.78
Diluted earnings per share	$ 0.59	$ 0.78
Potential common shares excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share	39	10