Dollar Rent A Car Unveils New Travel Blog on UK Site, dollarblog.co.uk

LONDON, December 22, 2009; Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , announced today that it has launched a new travel blog on its UK website, http://www.dollarblog.co.uk. The blog features fresh, first-person content from some of the web's hottest travel writers, providing DOLLAR(c) consumers with suggestions on can't-miss destinations.

"DOLLAR wants to provide thoughtful, accessible content for our customers who are considering driving destinations in the U.S. and other fun holiday spots," said Tom Knopek, Managing Director, European Sales, Dollar Thrifty Europe, Ltd. "Our blog will share tips on what to expect when driving outside of one's own country, plus we'll make recommendations for sightseeing adventures, driving trips and idyllic stops along the way. We hope travelers will find it helpful and that it will pave the way toward a more enjoyable travel experience when booking their next rental car with DOLLAR."

Writers featured on the site will include Jeremy Head, who writes and commissions destination guides, travel features and blog content for some of the UK's largest airlines and tour operators. He has a reputation for creating user-friendly, well-researched content that will carry travelers through their journeys worry-free. He also runs www.travelblather.com, an influential blog about online travel content.

Also contributing to the Dollar UK blog is Paul Oswell, a freelance travel writer who is a regular contributor to the Daily Mail, The Guardian and the Sunday Times Travel Magazine.

About Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc.

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Driven by the mission "Value Every Time," the Company's brands, Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental, serve value-conscious travelers in over 70 countries. Dollar and Thrifty have over 600 corporate and franchised locations in the United States and Canada, operating in virtually all of the top U.S. and Canadian airport markets. The Company's approximately 6,400 employees are located mainly in North America, but global service capabilities exist through an expanding international franchise network. For additional information, visit www.dtag.com or the brand sites at www.dollar.com and www.thrifty.com.