EXHIBIT 23.17
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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 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