| Document and Entity Information | Dec. 21, 2020 |
| Entity Listings [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 21, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Gannett Co., Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-36097 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 38-3910250 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 7950 Jones Branch Drive |
| Entity Address, City or Town | McLean |
| Entity Address, State or Province | VA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 22107-0910 |
| City Area Code | 703 |
| Local Phone Number | 854-6000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001579684 |
| Common Stock [Member] | |
| Entity Listings [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | GCI |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Preferred Stock Purchase Rights [Member] | |
| Entity Listings [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Preferred Stock Purchase Rights |
| Trading Symbol | N/A |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
