Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
Oct. 31, 2014 |
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| Basis of Presentation [Line Items] | |||
| Benefit within income tax provision | $ 2,200,000 | ||
| Ownership percentages | 33.00% | ||
| Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | $ 17,100,000 | $ 22,600,000 | |
| Impairment of long-lived assets, held-for-sale business | 15,300,000 | ||
| Impairment loss in unconsolidated affiliates | 5,000,000 | 0 | $ 0 |
| Impairment of goodwill, held-for-sale business | 6,000,000 | ||
| Costs directly reimbursed from parking lot client | 323,400,000 | 305,900,000 | 306,100,000 |
| Advertising expense | $ 2,100,000 | $ 2,800,000 | $ 6,800,000 |
| Minimum | |||
| Basis of Presentation [Line Items] | |||
| Ownership percentages | 20.00% | ||
| Maximum | |||
| Basis of Presentation [Line Items] | |||
| Ownership percentages | 50.00% | ||