| Cover | Dec. 01, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | HIREQUEST, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001140102 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 1, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 000-53088 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 91-2079472 |
| Entity Address Address Line 1 | 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 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Local Phone Number | 723-7400 |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | HQI |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
