EXHIBIT 23


                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

The Board of Directors
Ryder System, Inc.:

We consent to the use of our report dated February 4, 1998, which report is
incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Ryder System,
Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1997, which Form 10-K is incorporated by
reference into this Registration Statement on Form S-8, for the Ryder System,
Inc. 1995 Stock Incentive Plan. Our report refers to a change in the method
of accounting for charitable contributions in 1995.


/s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP


Miami, Florida
June 24, 1998