The city of Raleigh says it will team up with Zipcar to make two cars available for city residents to rent by the hour or by the day.

Residents can join the car-sharing service for a $25 application fee plus $50 a year. The cars can be reserved at rates as low as $7.50 per hour or $69 per day. The service is available for drivers 21 and older, and for students at N.C. State University and Meredith College.

A Ford Focus and a Toyota Prius will be available, to be located on Glenwood Avenue at Lane Street.

"This will be an important asset for our transit, bicycle and pedestrian commuters," David Eatman, the city transit administrator, said in a news release. "If someone needs to run an errand or attend an appointment, these vehicles are invaluable. They will also be a huge asset for our growing residential community in downtown Raleigh."