| Document And Entity Information | Sep. 22, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 22, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Vantage Drilling International |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001465872 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 333-159299 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | E9 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-1372204 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 777 Post Oak Boulevard |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 800 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77056 |
| City Area Code | (281) |
| Local Phone Number | 404-4700 |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | (Not applicable) |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | N/A |
| No Trading Symbol Flag | true |
| Security Exchange Name | NONE |
