Spruce up your suit and dust down your hat, the glitz and glamour of the Cheltenham Festival is upon us once more. Up to 230,000 people are set to descend on the Gloucestershire town this year for March's four-day festival. Secure your spot in the stands now with Cheltenham car hire.

During the course of the Cheltenham festival, over £500 million is expected to be wagered on the outcome of the 26 races.

Tuesday's Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle is the most sought after prize anywhere for 2-mile hurdles.

On Wednesday, there's plenty more action when the Seasons Holidays Queen Mother Champion Chase takes place.

Thursday sees the long distance hurdlers compete in The Ladbrokes World Hurdle. Elsewhere, competition will be fierce amongst dolled-up ladies contesting the Best Dressed prize.

The highlight of the week is of course Friday, when the Cheltenham Gold Cup takes place. It's the race that every jockey, trainer and owner aspires to win.

Book your Cheltenham car hire early and have a flutter on us with the money you save!