EXHIBIT 23.17 ------------- 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 7, 2002, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 11-K of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. Retirement Savings Plan for the year ended December 31, 2001. DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Tulsa, Oklahoma June 17, 2002