Car Rental at Brunswick Airport (BWE) (BWE)

Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport (BWE) offers 2 rental companies directly in the terminal, making it easy to pick up your car immediately after landing. The airport is located approximately 8 km east of Braunschweig's city center and 20 km west of Wolfsburg. Access to A2 is immediate and provides quick driving towards all of northern Germany.

The airport is surrounded by Lower Saxony's flat agricultural landscape and is close to Braunschweig's eastern districts. Autostadt in Wolfsburg can be reached in approximately 20 km to the east, and the Hannover Messe area is located 55 km to the west - popular during trade fair periods. Book your rental car in advance during trade fairs such as Hannover Messe and CeBIT - demand for cars throughout the region increases significantly.

Take A2 east directly from the airport if you're heading to Wolfsburg or Berlin (220 km). Check if your rental company offers early morning pickups - BWE has early departures that require flexible opening hours. How long does it take to drive from BWE to Braunschweig's city center?

The airport is located approximately 8 km east of the center and the journey takes 15-20 minutes depending on traffic. Can I return the car at the airport if I picked it up in the city center? Contact your rental company directly - most major chains allow returns at BWE against a possible surcharge.

How close is Wolfsburg to BWE? Wolfsburg city center is approximately 20 km to the east via A2 and can be reached in about 15-20 minutes.

We compare prices from all major providers at Brunswick Airport (BWE) so you can see the total cost upfront - including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.