| Document and Entity Information | Aug. 01, 2019 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 23, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | HERC HOLDINGS INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-33139 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-3530539 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 27500 Riverview Center Blvd |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Bonita Springs |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 34134 |
| City Area Code | 239 |
| Local Phone Number | 301-1000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | HRI |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001364479 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
