Cover Page Cover Page
| Cover Page Cover Page | Dec. 14, 2020 | Nov. 26, 2020 |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 14, 2020 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | ASHFORD INC. | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV | |
| Entity File Number | 001-36400 | |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 84-2331507 | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 14185 Dallas Parkway | |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1100 | |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Dallas | |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX | |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75254 | |
| City Area Code | 972 | |
| Local Phone Number | 490-9600 | |
| 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 | 0001604738 | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Common Stock | ||
| Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock | |
| Trading Symbol | AINC | |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSEAMER | |
| Preferred Stock Purchase Right | ||
| Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
| Title of 12(b) Security | Preferred Stock Purchase Rights | |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSEAMER | |
| No Trading Symbol Flag | true |