Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,311	$ 36,294	$ 29,760
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain, net of income tax benefit (expense) for our investment in unconsolidated affiliate of $708, $353 and ($446) for the years ended September 30, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively	(10,042)	(2,638)	5,642
Comprehensive (loss) income	(8,731)	33,656	35,402
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	(1,230)	(882)	(1,671)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to EZCORP, Inc.	$ (7,501)	$ 34,538	$ 37,073