| Document And Entity Information | Dec. 12, 2022 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity, Registrant Name | HIREQUEST, INC. |
| Document, Type | 8-K |
| Document, Period End Date | Dec. 12, 2022 |
| Entity, Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity, File Number | 000-53088 |
| Entity, Tax Identification Number | 91-2079472 |
| Entity, Address, Address Line One | 111 Springhall Drive |
| Entity, Address, City or Town | Goose Creek |
| Entity, Address, State or Province | SC |
| Entity, Address, Postal Zip Code | 29445 |
| City Area Code | 843 |
| Local Phone Number | 723-7400 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | HQI |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity, Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity, Central Index Key | 0001140102 |
