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Basis and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Hurricane Impact (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Partial cash payment from insurer	$ 0.4
Insurance settlements receivable	$ 3.2

X

- Definition

Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both, Partial Insurance Proceeds, Cash

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No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	aan_UnusualorInfrequentItemorBothPartialInsuranceProceedsCash
Namespace Prefix:	aan_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration

X

- References

No definition available.

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Name:	us-gaap_AccountingPoliciesAbstract
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

Amount due in settlement of a claim for reimbursement from an insurance company when the Company has suffered a loss covered under an insurance policy.

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No definition available.

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Name:	us-gaap_InsuranceSettlementsReceivable
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant