| Document and Entity Information | Sep. 18, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001808834 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 18, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | PROG Holdings, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | GA |
| Entity File Number | 1-39628 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 85-2484385 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 256 W. Data Drive |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Draper |
| Entity Address, State or Province | UT |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 84020-2315 |
| City Area Code | (385) |
| Local Phone Number | 351-1369 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, Par Value $0.50 Per Share |
| Trading Symbol | PRG |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
