Document and Entity Information
| Document and Entity Information Document | May 04, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 04, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Cushman & Wakefield plc |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | X0 |
| Entity File Number | 001-38611 |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001628369 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-1193584 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 125 Old Broad Street |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | EC2N 1AR |
| Entity Address, Country | GB |
| Entity Address, City or Town | London |
| City Area Code | 44 |
| Local Phone Number | 20 3296 3000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Ordinary Shares, $0.10 nominal value |
| Trading Symbol | CWK |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |