| Cover | Aug. 10, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 10, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | RENASANT CORP |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MS |
| Entity File Number | 001-13253 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 64-0676974 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 209 Troy Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Tupelo |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MS |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 38804-4827 |
| City Area Code | 662 |
| Local Phone Number | 680-1001 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $5.00 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | RNST |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000715072 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
