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