Document and Entity Information
Jul. 08, 2020
Cover [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL INC /DE
Entity Address, State or Province MD
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001046311
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jul. 08, 2020
Entity File Number 001-13393
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity Tax Identification Number 52-1209792
Entity Address, Address Line One 1 Choice Hotels Circle
Entity Address, City or Town Rockville
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 400
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 20850
City Area Code (301)
Local Phone Number 592-5000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Security 12b Title Common Stock, Par Value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol CHH
Security Exchange Name NYSE