Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (68,463)	$ 1,311	$ 36,294
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation loss, net of income tax expense (benefit) for our investment in unconsolidated affiliate of $354, $(708) and $(353) for the years ended September 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively	(15,678)	(10,042)	(2,638)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(84,141)	(8,731)	33,656
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	(1,230)	(882)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to EZCORP, Inc.	$ (84,141)	$ (7,501)	$ 34,538