EXHIBIT 23.19 ------------- 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 5, 2003, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 11-K of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. Retirement Savings Plan for the year ended December 31, 2002. /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP - ------------------------- Tulsa, Oklahoma June 27, 2003