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EXHIBIT 23.9
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-89189 of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report
dated June 22, 2000, except for the last paragraph of Note 3 and Schedule G as
to which the date is July 11, 2000, appearing in this Annual Report on Form
11-K/A of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. Retirement Savings Plan for the
year ended December 31, 1999.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Tulsa, Oklahoma
October 13, 2000
