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Cheltenham Festival 2026: Rising Costs Drive Fans to Benidorm

3/14/2026

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The Cheltenham Festival runs March 10–13, 2026 and features 28 races, drawing strong attention from horse racing fans.
The pint price inside the festival has fallen to £7.50, a 30p reduction from last year.
Fans divert to Benidorm, where pints cost as little as £1.70, spurring a 225% rise in hotel bookings.
The festival introduced a new Racing Lounge for premium experiences, underscoring a growing divide in attendee spending.

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Story summary

The Cheltenham Festival runs March 10–13, 2026 and features 28 races, drawing strong attention from horse racing fans.
The pint price inside the festival has fallen to £7.50, a 30p reduction from last year.
Fans divert to Benidorm, where pints cost as little as £1.70, spurring a 225% rise in hotel bookings.
The festival introduced a new Racing Lounge for premium experiences, underscoring a growing divide in attendee spending.