EXHIBIT 23.8
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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,  appearing  in this Annual  Report on Form 11-K of Dollar
Thrifty  Automotive  Group,  Inc.  Retirement  Savings  Plan for the year  ended
December 31, 1999.




DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Tulsa, Oklahoma
June 27, 2000