Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 38,071	$ 30,208	$ (88,430)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain, net of income tax benefit (expense) for our investment in unconsolidated affiliate of $353, ($446) and $1,975 for the years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively	(2,688)	5,701	(14,580)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	0	22
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(2,688)	5,701	(14,558)
Comprehensive income (loss)	35,383	35,909	(102,988)
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	(882)	(1,671)	(8,078)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to EZCORP, Inc.	$ 36,265	$ 37,580	$ (94,910)