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Consolidated Balance Sheet by Industry Segment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2012
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ASSETS: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 441,850 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue |  | $ 495,112 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue |  | $ 463,744 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue |  | $ 357,180 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue |
Reinsurance recoverables and trade receivables, net | 189,869 uhal_ReinsuranceRecoverablesAndTradeReceivablesNet |  | 199,322 uhal_ReinsuranceRecoverablesAndTradeReceivablesNet |  |  |  |  |
Inventories, net | 69,472 us-gaap_InventoryNet |  | 67,020 us-gaap_InventoryNet |  |  |  |  |
Prepaid expenses | 126,296 us-gaap_OtherPrepaidExpenseCurrent |  | 55,269 us-gaap_OtherPrepaidExpenseCurrent |  |  |  |  |
Investments, fixed maturities and marketable equities | 1,304,962 us-gaap_MarketableSecurities |  | 1,138,275 us-gaap_MarketableSecurities |  |  |  |  |
Investments, other | 268,720 us-gaap_Investments |  | 248,850 us-gaap_Investments |  |  |  |  |
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net | 115,422 us-gaap_DeferredPolicyAcquisitionCostsAndValueOfBusinessAcquired |  | 118,707 us-gaap_DeferredPolicyAcquisitionCostsAndValueOfBusinessAcquired |  |  |  |  |
Other assets | 106,157 us-gaap_DepositsAssets |  | 97,588 us-gaap_DepositsAssets |  |  |  |  |
Related party assets | 141,790 us-gaap_DueFromRelatedParties |  | 169,624 us-gaap_DueFromRelatedParties |  |  |  |  |
Subtotal assets | 2,764,538 uhal_SubtotalAssets |  | 2,589,767 uhal_SubtotalAssets |  |  |  |  |
Investments in subsidiaries |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment, at cost: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Land | 467,482 us-gaap_Land |  | 405,177 us-gaap_Land |  |  |  |  |
Buildings and improvements | 1,728,033 us-gaap_BuildingsAndImprovementsGross |  | 1,430,272 us-gaap_BuildingsAndImprovementsGross |  |  |  |  |
Furniture and equipment | 355,349 us-gaap_FurnitureAndFixturesGross |  | 322,146 us-gaap_FurnitureAndFixturesGross |  |  |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment (gross) | 6,047,493 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross |  | 5,141,717 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross |  |  |  |  |
Less: Accumulated depreciation | (1,939,856)us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment |  | (1,732,506)us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment |  |  |  |  |
Total property, plant and equipment | 4,107,637 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet |  | 3,409,211 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet |  |  |  |  |
Total assets | 6,872,175 us-gaap_Assets |  | 5,998,978 us-gaap_Assets |  | 5,306,601 us-gaap_Assets |  |  |
Liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 495,135 us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent |  | 357,954 us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent |  |  |  |  |
Notes, loans and leases payable | 2,190,869 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations |  | 1,942,359 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations |  |  |  |  |
Policy benefits and losses, claims and loss expenses payable | 1,062,188 us-gaap_LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsAndUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense |  | 1,082,598 us-gaap_LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsAndUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense |  |  |  |  |
Liabilities from investment contracts | 685,745 us-gaap_LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsIndividualAndGroupAnnuitiesAndSupplementaryContracts |  | 616,725 us-gaap_LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsIndividualAndGroupAnnuitiesAndSupplementaryContracts |  |  |  |  |
Other policyholders' funds and liabilities | 8,999 us-gaap_PolicyholderFunds |  | 7,988 us-gaap_PolicyholderFunds |  |  |  |  |
Deferred income | 18,081 us-gaap_DeferredRevenue |  | 31,390 us-gaap_DeferredRevenue |  |  |  |  |
Deferred income taxes, net | 526,799 us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilities |  | 432,596 us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilities |  |  |  |  |
Related party liabilities | 0 us-gaap_DueToRelatedPartiesCurrentAndNoncurrent |  | 0 us-gaap_DueToRelatedPartiesCurrentAndNoncurrent |  |  |  |  |
Total liabilities | 4,987,816 us-gaap_Liabilities |  | 4,471,610 us-gaap_Liabilities |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Additional paid-in capital | 449,668 us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapital |  | 444,210 us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapital |  |  |  |  |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (34,365)us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax |  | (53,923)us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax |  |  |  |  |
Retained earnings | 2,142,600 us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit |  | 1,805,453 us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit |  |  |  |  |
Unearned employee stock ownership plan shares | (6,391)us-gaap_UnearnedESOPShares |  | (1,219)us-gaap_UnearnedESOPShares |  |  |  |  |
Total stockholders' equity | 1,884,359 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity |  | 1,527,368 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity |  |  |  |  |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 6,872,175 us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity |  | 5,998,978 us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity |  |  |  |  |
Rental Trailers and Other Rental Equipment [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment, at cost: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Property subject to or available for operating lease, gross | 436,642 us-gaap_PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseGross / us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis = uhal_RentalTrailersAndOtherRentalEquipmentMember |  | 373,325 us-gaap_PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseGross / us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis = uhal_RentalTrailersAndOtherRentalEquipmentMember |  |  |  |  |
Rental Trucks [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment, at cost: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Property subject to or available for operating lease, gross | 3,059,987 us-gaap_PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseGross / us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis = uhal_RentalTrucksMember |  | 2,610,797 us-gaap_PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseGross / us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis = uhal_RentalTrucksMember |  |  |  |  |
Series A Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Preferred stock, value, issued |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Series B Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Preferred stock, value, issued |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Series A Common Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Common stock, value, issued |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Amerco Common Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Common stock, value, issued | 10,497 us-gaap_CommonStockValue / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_AmercoCommonStockMember |  | 10,497 us-gaap_CommonStockValue / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_AmercoCommonStockMember |  |  |  |  |
Common Stock in Treasury [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Treasury stock, value | (525,653)us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_CommonStockInTreasuryMember |  | (525,653)us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_CommonStockInTreasuryMember |  |  |  |  |
Preferred Stock in Treasury [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Treasury stock, value | (151,997)us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_PreferredStockInTreasuryMember |  | (151,997)us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_PreferredStockInTreasuryMember |  |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Moving and Storage Consolidations [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
ASSETS: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash and cash equivalents | 431,873 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 464,710 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 427,560 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 309,228 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |
Reinsurance recoverables and trade receivables, net | 32,364 uhal_ReinsuranceRecoverablesAndTradeReceivablesNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 28,961 uhal_ReinsuranceRecoverablesAndTradeReceivablesNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Inventories, net | 69,472 us-gaap_InventoryNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 67,020 us-gaap_InventoryNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Prepaid expenses | 126,296 us-gaap_OtherPrepaidExpenseCurrent / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 55,269 us-gaap_OtherPrepaidExpenseCurrent / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Investments, fixed maturities and marketable equities | 0 us-gaap_MarketableSecurities / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 0 us-gaap_MarketableSecurities / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Investments, other | 27,637 us-gaap_Investments / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 32,850 us-gaap_Investments / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net | 0 us-gaap_DeferredPolicyAcquisitionCostsAndValueOfBusinessAcquired / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 0 us-gaap_DeferredPolicyAcquisitionCostsAndValueOfBusinessAcquired / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Other assets | 101,689 us-gaap_DepositsAssets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 93,857 us-gaap_DepositsAssets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Related party assets | 144,040 us-gaap_DueFromRelatedParties / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 172,507 us-gaap_DueFromRelatedParties / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Subtotal assets | 933,371 uhal_SubtotalAssets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 915,174 uhal_SubtotalAssets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Investments in subsidiaries | 443,462 us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 373,490 us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment, at cost: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Land | 467,482 us-gaap_Land / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 405,177 us-gaap_Land / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Buildings and improvements | 1,728,033 us-gaap_BuildingsAndImprovementsGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 1,430,272 us-gaap_BuildingsAndImprovementsGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Furniture and equipment | 355,349 us-gaap_FurnitureAndFixturesGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 322,146 us-gaap_FurnitureAndFixturesGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment (gross) | 6,047,493 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 5,141,717 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Less: Accumulated depreciation | (1,939,856)us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | (1,732,506)us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Total property, plant and equipment | 4,107,637 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 3,409,211 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Total assets | 5,484,470 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 4,697,875 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 489,140 us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 356,211 us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Notes, loans and leases payable | 2,190,869 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 1,942,359 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Policy benefits and losses, claims and loss expenses payable | 363,552 us-gaap_LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsAndUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 370,668 us-gaap_LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsAndUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Liabilities from investment contracts | 0 us-gaap_LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsIndividualAndGroupAnnuitiesAndSupplementaryContracts / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 0 us-gaap_LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsIndividualAndGroupAnnuitiesAndSupplementaryContracts / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Other policyholders' funds and liabilities | 0 us-gaap_PolicyholderFunds / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 0 us-gaap_PolicyholderFunds / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Deferred income | 18,081 us-gaap_DeferredRevenue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 31,390 us-gaap_DeferredRevenue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Deferred income taxes, net | 524,550 us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilities / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 455,295 us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilities / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Related party liabilities | 13,919 us-gaap_DueToRelatedPartiesCurrentAndNoncurrent / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 14,584 us-gaap_DueToRelatedPartiesCurrentAndNoncurrent / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Total liabilities | 3,600,111 us-gaap_Liabilities / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 3,170,507 us-gaap_Liabilities / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Additional paid-in capital | 449,878 us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapital / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 444,420 us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapital / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (34,365)us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | (53,923)us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Retained earnings | 2,142,390 us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 1,805,243 us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Unearned employee stock ownership plan shares | (6,391)us-gaap_UnearnedESOPShares / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | (1,219)us-gaap_UnearnedESOPShares / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Total stockholders' equity | 1,884,359 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 1,527,368 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 5,484,470 us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 4,697,875 us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Moving and Storage Consolidations [Member] | Rental Trailers and Other Rental Equipment [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment, at cost: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Property subject to or available for operating lease, gross | 436,642 us-gaap_PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis = uhal_RentalTrailersAndOtherRentalEquipmentMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 373,325 us-gaap_PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis = uhal_RentalTrailersAndOtherRentalEquipmentMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Moving and Storage Consolidations [Member] | Rental Trucks [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment, at cost: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Property subject to or available for operating lease, gross | 3,059,987 us-gaap_PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis = uhal_RentalTrucksMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  | 2,610,797 us-gaap_PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis = uhal_RentalTrucksMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Moving and Storage Consolidations [Member] | Series A Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Preferred stock, value, issued |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Moving and Storage Consolidations [Member] | Series B Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Preferred stock, value, issued |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Moving and Storage Consolidations [Member] | Series A Common Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Common stock, value, issued |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Moving and Storage Consolidations [Member] | Amerco Common Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Common stock, value, issued | 10,497 us-gaap_CommonStockValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_AmercoCommonStockMember |  | 10,497 us-gaap_CommonStockValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_AmercoCommonStockMember |  |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Moving and Storage Consolidations [Member] | Common Stock in Treasury [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Treasury stock, value | (525,653)us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_CommonStockInTreasuryMember |  | (525,653)us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_CommonStockInTreasuryMember |  |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Moving and Storage Consolidations [Member] | Preferred Stock in Treasury [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Treasury stock, value | (151,997)us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_PreferredStockInTreasuryMember |  | (151,997)us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_MovingAndStorageConsolidationsMember / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_PreferredStockInTreasuryMember |  |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Property and Casualty Insurance [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
ASSETS: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash and cash equivalents | 8,495 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 12,758 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] | 14,120 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [3] | 22,542 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [4]
Reinsurance recoverables and trade receivables, net | 125,506 uhal_ReinsuranceRecoverablesAndTradeReceivablesNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 142,335 uhal_ReinsuranceRecoverablesAndTradeReceivablesNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Inventories, net | 0 us-gaap_InventoryNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_InventoryNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Prepaid expenses | 0 us-gaap_OtherPrepaidExpenseCurrent / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_OtherPrepaidExpenseCurrent / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Investments, fixed maturities and marketable equities | 228,530 us-gaap_MarketableSecurities / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 192,173 us-gaap_MarketableSecurities / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Investments, other | 50,867 us-gaap_Investments / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 54,674 us-gaap_Investments / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net | 0 us-gaap_DeferredPolicyAcquisitionCostsAndValueOfBusinessAcquired / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_DeferredPolicyAcquisitionCostsAndValueOfBusinessAcquired / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Other assets | 1,924 us-gaap_DepositsAssets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 1,991 us-gaap_DepositsAssets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Related party assets | 13,268 us-gaap_DueFromRelatedParties / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 13,011 us-gaap_DueFromRelatedParties / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Subtotal assets | 428,590 uhal_SubtotalAssets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 416,942 uhal_SubtotalAssets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Investments in subsidiaries | 0 us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment, at cost: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Land | 0 us-gaap_Land / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_Land / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Buildings and improvements | 0 us-gaap_BuildingsAndImprovementsGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_BuildingsAndImprovementsGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Furniture and equipment | 0 us-gaap_FurnitureAndFixturesGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_FurnitureAndFixturesGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment (gross) | 0 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Less: Accumulated depreciation | 0 us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Total property, plant and equipment | 0 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Total assets | 428,590 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 416,942 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 0 us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Notes, loans and leases payable | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Policy benefits and losses, claims and loss expenses payable | 271,744 us-gaap_LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsAndUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 295,216 us-gaap_LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsAndUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Liabilities from investment contracts | 0 us-gaap_LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsIndividualAndGroupAnnuitiesAndSupplementaryContracts / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsIndividualAndGroupAnnuitiesAndSupplementaryContracts / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Other policyholders' funds and liabilities | 4,072 us-gaap_PolicyholderFunds / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 3,732 us-gaap_PolicyholderFunds / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Deferred income | 0 us-gaap_DeferredRevenue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_DeferredRevenue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Deferred income taxes, net | (18,592)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilities / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | (30,440)us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilities / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Related party liabilities | 2,073 us-gaap_DueToRelatedPartiesCurrentAndNoncurrent / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 1,647 us-gaap_DueToRelatedPartiesCurrentAndNoncurrent / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Total liabilities | 259,297 us-gaap_Liabilities / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 270,155 us-gaap_Liabilities / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Additional paid-in capital | 91,120 us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapital / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 91,120 us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapital / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 8,871 us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 1,782 us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Retained earnings | 66,001 us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 50,584 us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Unearned employee stock ownership plan shares | 0 us-gaap_UnearnedESOPShares / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_UnearnedESOPShares / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Total stockholders' equity | 169,293 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 146,787 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 428,590 us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 416,942 us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Property and Casualty Insurance [Member] | Rental Trailers and Other Rental Equipment [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment, at cost: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Property subject to or available for operating lease, gross | 0 us-gaap_PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis = uhal_RentalTrailersAndOtherRentalEquipmentMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis = uhal_RentalTrailersAndOtherRentalEquipmentMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Property and Casualty Insurance [Member] | Rental Trucks [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment, at cost: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Property subject to or available for operating lease, gross | 0 us-gaap_PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis = uhal_RentalTrucksMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis = uhal_RentalTrucksMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Property and Casualty Insurance [Member] | Series A Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Preferred stock, value, issued |  | [1] |  | [2] |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Property and Casualty Insurance [Member] | Series B Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Preferred stock, value, issued |  | [1] |  | [2] |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Property and Casualty Insurance [Member] | Series A Common Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Common stock, value, issued |  | [1] |  | [2] |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Property and Casualty Insurance [Member] | Amerco Common Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Common stock, value, issued | 3,301 us-gaap_CommonStockValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_AmercoCommonStockMember | [1] | 3,301 us-gaap_CommonStockValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_AmercoCommonStockMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Property and Casualty Insurance [Member] | Common Stock in Treasury [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Treasury stock, value | 0 us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_CommonStockInTreasuryMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_CommonStockInTreasuryMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Property and Casualty Insurance [Member] | Preferred Stock in Treasury [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Treasury stock, value | 0 us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_PreferredStockInTreasuryMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_PropertyAndCasualtyInsuranceMember / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_PreferredStockInTreasuryMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Life Insurance [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
ASSETS: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,482 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 17,644 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] | 22,064 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [3] | 25,410 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [4]
Reinsurance recoverables and trade receivables, net | 31,999 uhal_ReinsuranceRecoverablesAndTradeReceivablesNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 28,026 uhal_ReinsuranceRecoverablesAndTradeReceivablesNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Inventories, net | 0 us-gaap_InventoryNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_InventoryNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Prepaid expenses | 0 us-gaap_OtherPrepaidExpenseCurrent / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_OtherPrepaidExpenseCurrent / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Investments, fixed maturities and marketable equities | 1,076,432 us-gaap_MarketableSecurities / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 946,102 us-gaap_MarketableSecurities / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Investments, other | 190,216 us-gaap_Investments / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 161,326 us-gaap_Investments / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net | 115,422 us-gaap_DeferredPolicyAcquisitionCostsAndValueOfBusinessAcquired / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 118,707 us-gaap_DeferredPolicyAcquisitionCostsAndValueOfBusinessAcquired / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Other assets | 2,544 us-gaap_DepositsAssets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 1,740 us-gaap_DepositsAssets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Related party assets | 586 us-gaap_DueFromRelatedParties / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 515 us-gaap_DueFromRelatedParties / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Subtotal assets | 1,418,681 uhal_SubtotalAssets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 1,274,060 uhal_SubtotalAssets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Investments in subsidiaries | 0 us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment, at cost: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Land | 0 us-gaap_Land / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_Land / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Buildings and improvements | 0 us-gaap_BuildingsAndImprovementsGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_BuildingsAndImprovementsGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Furniture and equipment | 0 us-gaap_FurnitureAndFixturesGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_FurnitureAndFixturesGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment (gross) | 0 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Less: Accumulated depreciation | 0 us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Total property, plant and equipment | 0 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Total assets | 1,418,681 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 1,274,060 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 5,995 us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 1,743 us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Notes, loans and leases payable | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_DebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Policy benefits and losses, claims and loss expenses payable | 426,892 us-gaap_LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsAndUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 416,714 us-gaap_LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsAndUnpaidClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Liabilities from investment contracts | 685,745 us-gaap_LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsIndividualAndGroupAnnuitiesAndSupplementaryContracts / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 616,725 us-gaap_LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsIndividualAndGroupAnnuitiesAndSupplementaryContracts / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Other policyholders' funds and liabilities | 4,927 us-gaap_PolicyholderFunds / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 4,256 us-gaap_PolicyholderFunds / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Deferred income | 0 us-gaap_DeferredRevenue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_DeferredRevenue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Deferred income taxes, net | 20,841 us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilities / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 7,741 us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilities / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Related party liabilities | 112 us-gaap_DueToRelatedPartiesCurrentAndNoncurrent / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 178 us-gaap_DueToRelatedPartiesCurrentAndNoncurrent / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Total liabilities | 1,144,512 us-gaap_Liabilities / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 1,047,357 us-gaap_Liabilities / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Additional paid-in capital | 26,271 us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapital / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 26,271 us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapital / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 32,310 us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 4,210 us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Retained earnings | 213,088 us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 193,722 us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Unearned employee stock ownership plan shares | 0 us-gaap_UnearnedESOPShares / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_UnearnedESOPShares / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Total stockholders' equity | 274,169 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 226,703 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 1,418,681 us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 1,274,060 us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Life Insurance [Member] | Rental Trailers and Other Rental Equipment [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment, at cost: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Property subject to or available for operating lease, gross | 0 us-gaap_PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis = uhal_RentalTrailersAndOtherRentalEquipmentMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis = uhal_RentalTrailersAndOtherRentalEquipmentMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Life Insurance [Member] | Rental Trucks [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment, at cost: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Property subject to or available for operating lease, gross | 0 us-gaap_PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis = uhal_RentalTrucksMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentByTypeAxis = uhal_RentalTrucksMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Life Insurance [Member] | Series A Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Preferred stock, value, issued |  | [1] |  | [2] |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Life Insurance [Member] | Series B Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Preferred stock, value, issued |  | [1] |  | [2] |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Life Insurance [Member] | Series A Common Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Common stock, value, issued |  | [1] |  | [2] |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Life Insurance [Member] | Amerco Common Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Common stock, value, issued | 2,500 us-gaap_CommonStockValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_AmercoCommonStockMember | [1] | 2,500 us-gaap_CommonStockValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_AmercoCommonStockMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Life Insurance [Member] | Common Stock in Treasury [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Treasury stock, value | 0 us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_CommonStockInTreasuryMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_CommonStockInTreasuryMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Operating Segments [Member] | Life Insurance [Member] | Preferred Stock in Treasury [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Treasury stock, value | 0 us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_PreferredStockInTreasuryMember | [1] | 0 us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_OperatingSegmentsMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = uhal_LifeInsuranceMember / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = uhal_PreferredStockInTreasuryMember | [2] |  |  |  |
Eliminations [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
ASSETS: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash and cash equivalents | 0 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  | 0 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  | 0 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  | 0 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |
Reinsurance recoverables and trade receivables, net | 0 uhal_ReinsuranceRecoverablesAndTradeReceivablesNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  | 0 uhal_ReinsuranceRecoverablesAndTradeReceivablesNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Inventories, net | 0 us-gaap_InventoryNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  | 0 us-gaap_InventoryNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Prepaid expenses | 0 us-gaap_OtherPrepaidExpenseCurrent / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  | 0 us-gaap_OtherPrepaidExpenseCurrent / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Investments, fixed maturities and marketable equities | 0 us-gaap_MarketableSecurities / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  | 0 us-gaap_MarketableSecurities / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Investments, other | 0 us-gaap_Investments / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  | 0 us-gaap_Investments / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net | 0 us-gaap_DeferredPolicyAcquisitionCostsAndValueOfBusinessAcquired / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  | 0 us-gaap_DeferredPolicyAcquisitionCostsAndValueOfBusinessAcquired / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Other assets | 0 us-gaap_DepositsAssets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  | 0 us-gaap_DepositsAssets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Related party assets | (16,104)us-gaap_DueFromRelatedParties / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | [5] | (16,409)us-gaap_DueFromRelatedParties / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | [5] |  |  |  |
Subtotal assets | (16,104)uhal_SubtotalAssets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  | (16,409)uhal_SubtotalAssets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Investments in subsidiaries | (443,462)us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | [6] | (373,490)us-gaap_EquityMethodInvestments / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | [6] |  |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment, at cost: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Land | 0 us-gaap_Land / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  | 0 us-gaap_Land / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Buildings and improvements | 0 us-gaap_BuildingsAndImprovementsGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  | 0 us-gaap_BuildingsAndImprovementsGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Furniture and equipment | 0 us-gaap_FurnitureAndFixturesGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  | 0 us-gaap_FurnitureAndFixturesGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment (gross) | 0 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  | 0 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Less: Accumulated depreciation | 0 us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  | 0 us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Total property, plant and equipment | 0 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  | 0 us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Total assets | (459,566)us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  | (389,899)us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |  |  |  |
Liabilities: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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Liabilities from investment contracts | 0 us-gaap_LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsIndividualAndGroupAnnuitiesAndSupplementaryContracts / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  | 0 us-gaap_LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitsIndividualAndGroupAnnuitiesAndSupplementaryContracts / us-gaap_ConsolidationItemsAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |  |  |  |
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Eliminations [Member] | Rental Trailers and Other Rental Equipment [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Preferred stock, value, issued |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Eliminations [Member] | Series B Preferred Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Preferred stock, value, issued |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Eliminations [Member] | Series A Common Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Common stock, value, issued |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Eliminations [Member] | Amerco Common Stock [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Stockholders' equity: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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Eliminations [Member] | Preferred Stock in Treasury [Member] |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
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[1] | Balances as of December 31, 2014
[2] | Balances as of December 31, 2013
[3] | Balance for the period ended December 31, 2013
[4] | Balance for the period ended December 31, 2012
[5] | Eliminate intercompany receivables and payables
[6] | Eliminate investment in subsidiaries

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