Car, SUV, 4WD, minibus, furniture truck and luggage trailer hire Magnetic Island... Explore Magnetic Island, or Maggie as us locals call it, with 1300 Meteor Rentals. Just 8km north of Townsville, the island offers a mix of natural beauty and historical spots for an unforgettable visit.
Flying into Townsville? Use our free airport pickup and drop-off service during business hours.
You’ll pick up and return vehicles at our Townsville depot, just around the corner from Townsville Airport and a 10-minute drive to the Magnetic Island ferry terminal.
All our vehicles can be taken on Magnetic Island (*conditions apply, see below). Just book your vehicle with 1300 Meteor and then book your ferry trip at www.MagneticIslandFerries.com.au.
If you’re taking a bigger vehicle, like our moving trucks or a people mover that seats more than five, you’ll need to call Magnetic Island Ferries at (07) 4796 9300 or email hello@magneticislandferries.com.au to book.
Magnetic Island Ferries info:
Vehicles 5.5m or shorter have a weight limit of 2.5 tonnes.
Vehicles between 5.6m and 6m have a weight limit of 3 tonnes.
If your vehicle is heavier, it will be booked as a campervan or truck, which can’t be booked online and must be arranged through our office.
Ferry fares include up to five passengers who must stay in the vehicle while loading and unloading.
Note: Beach use is not allowed.
Cars and minivans can only be driven on sealed roads (except for short detours around official roadworks). We have a good range of 4x4 vehicles that can be driven off-road, and our normal Loss and Damage Cover applies for this.
Cars must stay on sealed bitumen roads.
4x2 utes, vans, and trucks can drive on well-graded unsealed roads.
4x4s can go off-road (but not on beaches).
Keep in mind that underbody or water damage is the renter’s responsibility.
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