v3.10.0.1

Basis and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($) state | Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2018 franchise state | Dec. 31, 2017 franchise
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of businesses acquired | franchise |  |  | 8 | 4
Progressive Leasing |  |  |  |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of states in which entity operates | state | 46 |  | 46 |
Progressive leasing invoice volume | $ | $ 355,005 | $ 281,724 |  |

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- Definition Invoice volume is defined as the retail price of lease merchandise acquired and then leased to customers during the period, net of returns. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | aan_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | aan_
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Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition The number of businesses acquired by the entity during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:integerItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition The number of states the entity operates in as of the balance sheet date. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:integerItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | instant

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- Details
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Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |