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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Jul. 21, 2011
Document and Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name FIRST CASH FINANCIAL SERVICES INC  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2011  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Central Index Key 0000840489  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   30,841,773
Entity Public Float $ 1,269,583,000  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Current Reporting Status No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2