| Document and Entity Information Document | May 08, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 08, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 001-13393 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 52-1209792 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 915 Meeting Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | North Bethesda, |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MD |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 20852 |
| City Area Code | 301 |
| Local Phone Number | 592-5000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Registrant Name | CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL INC / DE |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001046311 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
